NECTAR & AMBROSIA

Award-Winning, family-owned Bee Farm since 1817!

ABOUT NECTAR & AMBROSIA

Since 1817, this family has been producing amazing honey from their own bee hives cultivated on 60 acres of land in Nafplion, Greece. The bees never feed on synthetic food, even in the winter months when the flowers are blooming less, there is plenty of rosemary in the area, which acts as the main source of food for the bees during this time.

What comes to your table is the result of 200+ years of bee-keepers focused on best practices, combining tradition with modern scientific training.

Knowledge is what sets them apart.

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Nafplion, Pelopponese Greece

Varieties of Honey

  • Orange Blossom

    It has a high content of vitamins, especially C and of the B complex. Like all types of honey, orange honey is rich in antioxidants belonging to polyphenols and flavonoids. Antioxidants have a protective effect against free radicals.

    Orange 

  • Orange with Pistachio

    Their high content of healthy fatty acids and antioxidants also helps protect against the development of cardiovascular disease. Pistachios are rich in fiber and protein, which help increase the feeling of fullness and reduce calorie consumption.

    Orange + Pistachio 

  • Orange with Honeycomb

    Orange Blossom honey with a large piece of comb in each jar.

    Orange + Honeycomb 

  • Orange with Walnuts

    This combination is also highly effective in treating ischemia. A spoonful of honey along with 3-4 walnuts is not only delicious but also a natural remedy for headaches, insomnia and stiffness.

  • Wildflower Honey

    The nectar of the flowers from which it comes is what determines the final properties of the honey. Flower honey helps the digestive system to function well, has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties while giving energy and endurance.

    Wildflower 

  • Oak Honey

    Characterized as honey of very high nutritional value. Rich in antioxidants and minerals, it contains large quantities of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and sodium. The enzymes it contains support metabolism and vital organ function. Beneficial for the digestive system.

    Oak 

  • Vanilla Fir

    Does not crystallize due to the high pH and low levels of sugar. It is rich in enzymes, proteins, vitamins and trace elements, such as iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Not produced every year, and in limited quantities!

  • Thyme

    It has antiseptic properties, is tonic, increases heart rate, reduces stomach ulcer and generally contributes to the good functioning of the human body.

    Thyme 

PROPOLIS

Bees collect a type of resin from trees and flowers and enrich it with wax, pollen, and enzymes to protect the hive and disinfect it's interior.

Propolis has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties. For humans, propolis is particularly important because of its antiviral and anti-cancer properties that help the immune system.

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