Agioritic Susurus Honey

Description

Agioritic Susurus Honey:

The Agioritic Susurus Honey is an exceptional monastic product produced by the monks of Mount Athos, who reside in small cells and sketes.

This Agioritic honey has a distinctive delicate aroma, unique taste, and a slightly bitter aftertaste. It crystallizes quickly, within 1-2 months, but can easily return to its natural state if gently heated in a water bath at a low temperature (no higher than 70°C), as high heat can diminish its nutritional value. Its strong, rich, and smoky flavor has been compared to that of butter caramel and becomes even more intense the longer it is kept.

Reiki Plant – Susurus:

The reiki plant is a shrubby, woody plant with abundant fall blooms. Its small, conical, pink flowers grow in small clusters and it is an excellent bee forage plant. The honey produced from the reiki plant, also known as Susurus honey, is considered among the best in Greece. The spring and fall varieties of reiki are among the most important bee plants in the country and are produced throughout most of Greece. The plant’s medicinal properties have been recorded since the Middle Ages, with references dating back to the 7th century AD.

Susurus Honey – Properties:

The Susurus Honey from Mount Athos is a highly nutritious product, offering great benefits for the body. It exhibits antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, especially beneficial for the digestive system. Additionally, it has the ability to lower cholesterol levels. According to recent scientific studies, Susurus honey is an ideal choice for treating bacterial infections and significantly aids in the faster healing of wounds.

A 2012 study found that honey from the reiki plant had the highest content of phenolic compounds. Additionally, the high levels of antioxidants in reiki honey help eliminate free radicals produced by metabolic reactions and environmental pollutants. The removal of these free radicals prevents aging and improves overall health.

Susurus Honey – Harvest:

The Agioritic Susurus honey is harvested from September to November, during the plant’s abundant blooming period in the Blessed Garden of the Virgin. However, there are some years when no honey is produced at all.

This honey is exclusively available from “Agioritic Kleronomia.”

Net Weight: 950g

Origin: Mount Athos