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What is the best Greek honey to buy? I have some friends who are going to Greece and I told them to get me some honey while there, but I don't know how to tell them what to buy for me. I like to cook with it and spread it on bread and wasa crackers. I love it with cheese, as well. Like, the combination of honey drizzled on feta cheese ... it's outstanding.

When I don't have people getting some for me in Greece, I typically buy it online. I just never really put thought into it.
 
You want thyme honey. Honey from Crete, especially from Lefka Ori is the best in the world. From Lefkada is very good as well but I don't know if you can buy it in shops. It's sold mostly by the beekeepers on their property.
 
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Jerry s said:
You want thyme honey. Honey from Crete, especially from Lefka Ori is the best in the world. From Lefkada is very good as well but I don't know if you can buy it in shops. It's sold mostly by the beekeepers on their property.
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Great tips - thank you!
 
I concur, Greek Thyme Honey is the absolute best. It has the best flavor and one that always reminds me of Greece.
 
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