Cretan Honey is premium thyme honey and takes its particular name from the plant of origin; for example “pefkomelo” (honey from pines),The honey, with the most viscosity of all Greek varieties, has a strong taste and dark golden color is  without any impurities (pure honey). Extraction is done using the classic method of centrifugation. The honey of Akrotiri,Chania is known since the 19th century.