"Mountain Extremes" Honey Gift Set | Fir & Sumac

Description

Deep forest shadow. Open mountain sky. One extraordinary gift.

Both of these honeys come from the Northern Carpathians. Both have won Great Taste Awards – the Sumac a rare three-star distinction, placing it among the finest foods produced anywhere. And yet they could not be more different in character.

The Fir Honeydew is produced not from flower nectar but from honeydew collected off fir tree bark and needles – a process that yields a darker, mineral-rich honey with an unmistakable resinous depth. Think incense, sandalwood and a long Christmas fireside finish. The Mountain Sumac is its opposite: light, citrus-bright and floral, with an evolving arc from lime zest through lemon to a lingering elderflower close. It is so rare that it is harvested in limited quantities from a single mountain location only in years when conditions are right.

Together, they are the most dramatic flavour contrast in the Honey Hills range – and one of the most memorable gift sets we offer.

Carefully harvested in small batches and presented as a premium two-jar honey gift, this hamper makes a thoughtful present for honey lovers, food enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates authentic natural produce.

This hamper contains a 2-Star and a 3-Star Great Taste Award winners – the highest independent recognition in artisan food, awarded to fewer than 1% of entries.

This “Mountain Extremes” Honey Gift includes:

1 x Fir Honeydew Honey (227g)
1 x Sumac Honey (227g)
1 x Wooden Honey dipper (Width: 23mm/Depth: 23mm/Length: 160mm)
1 x pure beeswax Beehive Candle

Two Unique Raw Honeys in One Gift

Fir Honeydew Honey

Fir Honeydew Honey from the Northern Carpathians, made by bees harvesting honeydew from fir needles and the bark of fir trees. Honeydew honey is superior to flower honey due to its high mineral and amino acid content and antimicrobial activity. A mouthwatering, rich honey with an intense burst of freshly lit incense yielding notes of sandalwood and cedarwood. The taste resolves to a sweet fir-resin somehow interpolating the flavour of a homely fireside Christmas. Long aromatic finish with a bittersweet hint of pine balm.

“A waxy, dark golden honey with very complex flavour. Initially there is a barley sugar sweetness followed by citrus peel with a long persistent finish. The judges found this a refreshing honey”

Sumac Honey

Our premium raw Mountain Sumac Honey is a true adventure in taste with rising notes of sweetened citrus lime maturing into lemon, and finally giving way to the delicious essence of elderflower which lingers on the tongue. This honey is very rare and in limited quantities because it relies on ideal flowering conditions which occur only during years with extended favourable weather.

“This golden honey welcomes with an intense and inviting citrus-floral fragrance. On the palate, the judges applauded the impressive evolution of flavours achieved, with bright, rounded citrus and defined floral elderflower, delivered with smooth, balanced sweetness. Beautiful.“

The perfect Honey Gift

The “Mountain Extremes” Honey Hamper is ideal for:

Gourmet food lovers
Birthday and Christmas gifts
Corporate gifts
Artisan food hampers
Honey tasting experiences

Its elegant presentation and rare honey varieties make it a memorable natural gift from the mountains.

Both honeys in this hamper are Great Taste Award winners – independently judged by food industry experts to represent outstanding quality, flavour and provenance.

Product details

Net weight: Two 227g jars of honey
Dietary information: Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives
Allergen information: Contains bee products
Safety warning: Not suitable for infants under 12 months
Storage: Store at room temperature (approx. 18–22 °C), out of direct sunlight
Country of origin: Romania
Natural variation: Colour and flavour may vary slightly depending on the season

Our production standards

We utilize traditional artisan methods to ensure that every jar of honey reaches you in its purest state.

Raw & Unpasteurized: Our honey is not heat-treated. Keeping it unpasteurized preserves the delicate, fruity notes and the vital nutritional enzymes found in the raw harvest.
Cold-Extracted: Our beekeepers use a cold-extracted process to remove the honey from the comb. This protects the living enzymes, antioxidants, and original pollen.
Treatment-Free: Our bees forage in chemical-free mountains. Our beekeepers adhere to treatment-free beekeeping practices, ensuring no synthetic chemicals or antibiotics are used in the hives.
Small-Batch & Sustainable: Every jar is part of a limited small-batch run. Our process is bee-friendly and sustainably harvested, prioritizing the health of the colony by only collecting the surplus honey.

Safety Warning: Honey should not be given to infants under 12 months of age.

Storage: Store honey at room temperature, ideally between 18-22 Celsius.

Hamper presented on a bed of sustainably sourced wood wool wrapped in tissue paper, in a lovely natural bamboo basket, handmade in the UK.

Enjoy this Premium Honeys Hamper Gift from Honey Hills!

Discover more from Honey Hills

Explore the full range of premium raw honeys, mountain honeys and award-winning artisan varieties from Honey Hills – sustainably harvested from some of Europe’s most pristine natural landscapes.

Please visit Honey Hills Shop for our whole range of honey products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What honeys are included in the “Mountain Extremes” Honey Gift Set?
This gift set contains fir honeydew honey and sumac honey sourced from pristine regions.

Is the honey raw and natural?
Yes. Honey Hills honeys are carefully sourced and unprocessed to preserve their natural flavour and nutrients.

Is this honey gift set suitable as a present?
Absolutely. The “Mountain Extremes” Honey Gift Set is a perfect gourmet gift for food lovers, birthdays, holidays, and special occasions.

How should honey be stored?
Store honey at room temperature in a dry place. Natural crystallisation may occur over time and is completely normal.