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28 Sep 2026

Honey Experts Team SS Experiences, Honey Tasting Permalink

tasting-honey-olive — Tasting honey and olive oil

Honey, Olive Oil & the Greek Countryside — A Taste of Nature Near Athens

Honey Experts Team SS September 28, 2026

Just a short drive from Athens International Airport, we leave the city behind and spend a few hours in a traditional olive grove and vineyard in Markopoulo — surrounded by trees, vines, wild flowers and the sounds of the countryside.

This is a relaxed, outdoor experience built around some of the things that make Greece special: honey, olive oil, local food, farming and nature.

We begin with a guided tasting of five Greek honeys, exploring their different aromas, flavours and origins. You will also discover the world of the beekeeper through real hives, honeycombs, tools and equipment, while learning how honey is produced — from the flowers to the jar.

Then we taste two olive oil varieties from the farm, with an introduction to the olive trees, harvesting and traditional olive oil production.

Depending on the season, there is also something special to taste from the land — perhaps fresh figs, asparagus, moustalevria, traditional moustokouloura or local cheese.

06 Jun 2026

Honey Experts Team SS Beekeeping, Uncategorized, Εμπειρίες, Μελισσοκομία Permalink

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Beyond the Acropolis: Discover Greek Honey with a Certified Honey Sommelier

Honey Experts Team SS June 6, 2026

Most visitors come to Athens to explore ancient monuments, world-famous museums, and Mediterranean cuisine. But just beyond the city lies another side of Greece—one that few travelers ever discover.

Welcome to the fascinating world of Greek honey!

Whether you are visiting Greece as part of a university program, corporate event, conference, incentive trip, family vacation, or independent journey, our honey tasting experiences offer a unique opportunity to explore Greek culture through one of its most treasured foods.

22 May 2026

Honey Experts Team SS Beekeeping, Uncategorized, Εκπαίδευση, Εμπειρίες, Μελισσοκομία Permalink

melissokomiki-embeiria-gia-amerikaniko-panepistimio — Μελισσοκομική εμπειρία για νέους φοιτητές απο Αμερική

Educational Honey Tasting and Beekeeping Near Athens, Greece

Honey Experts Team SS May 22, 2026

If someone told most college students that they would spend an afternoon opening live beehives in Greece, tasting different forest honeys, and learning about pollination while standing inside a real apiary just outside Athens, they probably would not know what to expect. But that is exactly what happened last week when we welcomed a group of students from an American university to our bee garden for a Honey Tasting & Beekeeping Experience near Athens — and by the end of the afternoon, nobody wanted to leave!

The experience started in the best possible way: slowly, outdoors, and with homemade lemonade under the trees.

Only 30 minutes from downtown Athens, our bee garden feels completely different from the city. The noise disappears, the air smells like herbs and flowers, and everywhere around you there are bees working quietly among Mediterranean plants and wild vegetation. For students visiting Greece through study abroad programs, educational travel, or university trips, it becomes a side of Athens they rarely get to see.

21 May 2026

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Which Greek Honey Matches Your Zodiac Sign?

Honey Experts Team SS May 21, 2026

Let’s make one thing clear from the beginning: personally, I do not believe in astrology. However, I know many people who follow it daily and whose lives seem to revolve around zodiac signs and horoscopes. I thought it would be interesting to match the personality of each zodiac sign — as described in astrological literature — with different types of honey from across Greece.

As a certified Honey Sommelier, and through many years of studying the unique sensory characteristics of Greek honey varieties, I will attempt to create the flavor profile that best fits each zodiac sign. Of course, these pairings are entirely subjective and should not be taken as scientific or factual in any way.

The taste and aroma of honey are incredibly distinctive depending on the blossom source. Some honeys are fruity, floral and refreshing; others are warm, woody and almost forest-like. Some have intense resinous or “chemical” aromas, while others are pleasantly bitter. In a way, zodiac signs are similar: each one has its own personality and temperament, at least according to astrologers.

So, if every zodiac sign had its own Greek honey, which one would it be?

Aries — Pine Honey

Aries is not looking for cute or delicate flavors. It wants something bold, lasting and full of character. Greek pine honey — especially from Evia or Halkidiki — has the maturity and strength that perfectly suits this fire sign. It is not overly sweet; instead, it offers resinous notes and a lingering metallic aftertaste. Pine honey is, in many ways, the honey that defines Greece, since nearly 65% of the country’s annual honey production comes from pine forests. It is the most powerful honey flow of the year — something that certainly matches the dynamic nature of Aries.

20 Mar 2026

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Stick Together with Greek Honey: an innovative event for corporate teams

Honey Experts Team SS March 20, 2026

What if honey could bring your team closer together?

In the Honey Tasting Workshop, Greek honey becomes the medium for a structured yet engaging team experience that combines sensory exploration, learning, and interaction. Participants taste selected varieties of authentic Greek honey and are introduced to the fundamentals of sensory evaluation. Through guided comparison and light team-based activities, they share observations, exchange perspectives, and build a common experience.

The format is interactive by design—encouraging participation, activating the senses, and naturally fostering collaboration within the group.
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15 Mar 2026

Honey Experts Team SS Competitions, Experiences, Honey Tasting Permalink

From Honey Tasting to International Food Judging: My Role at the Great Taste Awards

Honey Experts Team SS March 15, 2026

For the second year in a row, I had the opportunity to serve as a judge at the Great Taste Awards 2026, organized by the Guild of Fine Food. This year was particularly meaningful because I was the only judge from Greece participating in the tasting panels.

The Great Taste Awards are widely considered one of the most respected international food tasting competitions. Every year, thousands of products from producers around the world are evaluated by panels of chefs, food writers, buyers, and sensory experts.

During the judging sessions, we tasted not only honey but also many other food products and drinks. This experience offers a very broad perspective on quality, flavor balance, and product identity across different food cultures and production traditions.

23 Jan 2026

Honey Experts Team SS Competitions, Honey Tasting Permalink

Paris Intrenational Honey Awards | Global Recognition and Greek Excellence

Honey Experts Team SS January 23, 2026

For the second consecutive year, Spyros Skareas, Certified Honey Sommelier and international honey judge, participated as a judge at the Paris Honey Awards, one of the most important global honey competitions, held annually in Paris.

The competition took place over two full days, during which hundreds of honey samples were blind-tasted and evaluated. This year’s participation was significantly increased, with samples mainly originating from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, further elevating the level of competition and confirming the international standing of the event.

19 Jan 2026

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Experiential Honey Tasting in Athens: A Unique Idea for Luxury Tourism and Corporate Events

Honey Experts Team SS January 19, 2026

An idea for premium travel experiences & corporate events in Athens

In a unique venue beneath the Acropolis of Athens, we welcomed 100 international visitors from all over the world. Guests from different cultures and continents came together to experience Greece through one of its most distinctive natural products: Greek honey.

The tasting focused on four carefully selected Greek honey varieties, each representing a different ecosystem and beekeeping tradition:

Thyme honey – the iconic Greek variety, aromatic and deeply connected to Mediterranean landscapes
Pine honey – Greece’s most produced honey, mild, elegant, and mineral-rich
Chestnut honey – rare and bold, with bitterness and strong gastronomic character
Oak honey – dark, intense, complex, and highly appreciated by experienced tasters

Through guided tasting and storytelling, participants explored flavor, aroma, texture, origin, and biodiversity, gaining a deeper understanding of honey as a natural and cultural product.

09 Dec 2025

Honey Experts Team SS Education Permalink

Honey Adulteration: What Is Really Happening and How Consumers Can Protect Themselves

Honey Experts Team SS December 9, 2025

The discussion around honey adulteration is not new. However, in recent years the problem has escalated to a level that threatens both consumer trust and the reputation of Greek beekeeping. At Honey Experts—through tasting seminars, educational workshops, TV and radio appearances, and guided visits to beekeeping sites—we meet people every day who ask the same question: “What exactly is the honey I’m buying?” and “How can I identify adulteration?”

The Rise of Artificial Syrups from China

One of the most serious problems today is the massive import of artificial syrups, mainly from China. These syrups are engineered to look like honey—without being produced by bees. They are made from hydrolyzed sugars (rice, corn, beet), chemically modified to resemble natural honey, and most importantly, they contain no pollen.

The absence of pollen—nature’s “biological fingerprint” of every honey—allows those who use these syrups to conceal the true origin of the product.

Quality control Lab, for honey analysis

24 Nov 2025

Honey Experts Team SS Exhibitions, Uncategorized Permalink

Honey Fair at Zappeio | Discover Greece’s Finest Honeys

Honey Experts Team SS November 24, 2025

The annual Honey Fair (“Giorti Meliou) at the Zappeion in Athens has become the most vibrant celebration of Greek honey — a four-day gathering where visitors, food lovers, and international buyers can taste the entire spectrum of Greek terroir in one place. This year’s event brought together more than 100 producers from every corner of the country, turning the gardens of the Zappeion into a live map of Greek landscapes, aromas, and traditions.

For foreign visitors, the festival is a unique opportunity:
to explore rare honeys, meet producers face-to-face, and understand the diversity of Greece through authentic flavors.

As Honey Experts, we were proud sponsors of the event, supporting a platform that not only celebrates Greek honey but also helps bridge the gap between producers and the international market.

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Honey, Olive Oil & the Greek Countryside — A Taste of Nature Near Athens

Beyond the Acropolis: Discover Greek Honey with a Certified Honey Sommelier

Educational Honey Tasting and Beekeeping Near Athens, Greece

Which Greek Honey Matches Your Zodiac Sign?

Aries — Pine Honey

Stick Together with Greek Honey: an innovative event for corporate teams

From Honey Tasting to International Food Judging: My Role at the Great Taste Awards

Paris Intrenational Honey Awards | Global Recognition and Greek Excellence

Honey Adulteration: What Is Really Happening and How Consumers Can Protect Themselves

The Rise of Artificial Syrups from China

Honey Fair at Zappeio | Discover Greece’s Finest Honeys

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