Cretan Arbutus Honey Ta Kopelia – Papadakis Family

Cretan Arbutus Honey Ta Kopelia – Papadakis Family

At the end of autumn, from the slopes of the White Mountains in Crete, arbutus honey is collected. A rare and very special honey with a characteristic bitter taste, dark copper color and aromatic notes of bitter caramel. Shortly after its collection, it crystallizes, acquiring a buttery, creamy texture, which makes it one of the most special honeys. Honey rich in trace elements and vitamins, contains arbutin and tannins, which have antiseptic properties for the urinary system and lower blood pressure.

“I love bees because is my job. My madness, my hobby, and my feelings… ”

This Cretan mantinada expresses in the best way what honey and beekeeping mean for the Papadakis brothers from Therissos, Chania. From a family of beekeepers they have been dealing with honey since they can remember themselves (The family has been active in the field for generations for more than 200 years) and they can not imagine their life without the bees. As a family he has chosen the collection of a different honey which is collected at an altitude of 1800m up to 2500m in the area of ​​the white mountains in Chania in the area of ​​therisos.

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