Ikarian honey (Meli Ikarias)

Ikarian honey is a Greek type of honey produced on the island of Ikaria in the Aegean Sea. The honey is prized for its high quality, which is a result of the unique geographical and topographical attributes on the island. It has a medium to dark brown color coming from the herbs, pine trees, and other island flora.

The flavor is very rich and the honey is unfiltered, unheated, and unpasteurized. As there is no industrial farming on the island, the pollen and nectar collected by the bees are free of pesticides and chemicals. Filled with natural vitamins and minerals, the honey is often consumed by locals every day by spoonfuls, and it is believed that it is the reason why most of the people on the island live over the age of 90.