Tropical Forest Clear Organic Honey Tub, 3.18Kg

Luvley honey , thick but spreadable with Smokey after taste. Very good value and prompt delivery -well packed

I have read some curious reviews about this honey, mainly in the one star category, and I must say I am perplexed as to some of the rubbish that has been written. Apricot Jam? Smells of Alcohol? Flavoured syrup? I don't know that planet these people come from but here is my review of the product as I have seen, smelled and tasted. And by the way, my next order will be my third batch of the stuff sold by Suma WholeFoods. As soon as you open the tub the strong smell hits you. It is not an unpleasant smell. Just strong. Someone has already pointed out that it smells like Valerian, and having been familiar with Valerian, and in particular Valerian tea, I can say that that is exactly right. That is the smell nailed down, totally! As far as appearance is concerned, the honey is dark brown to brown and is crystalline in appearance, meaning it will appear grainy or look like sugar crystals. The crystallization of honey is normal and is a sign that you are getting an authentic product in terms of being raw, natural and organic. Interestingly, the amount of crystallization of a given honey is dependant on the types of flowers that the bees forage as some pollens lend themselves better to crystallisation than others. As far as taste is concerned, it is very sweet with a Valerian taste/after-taste. The taste reminds me of a cross between Valerian tea and Earl Grey. Whether or not the bees have been foraging Valerian flowers is impossible to say but it's more likely that the taste comes from the accumulation of many pollen types from wild flowers and plants in the region where this honey is harvested. If you are used to supermarket honey, then this may taste slightly strange to your tastes. The taste is not overpowering or unpleasant but if you require a more delicate/subtle taste for whatever reason, then this honey probably isn't the honey for you. I'm sorry, but I don't understand the mentality of people who set out to buy a natural, organic, and raw product and then complain that it doesn't taste like the tasteless and sterile stuff sold in the supermarkets. Surely common sense dictates that thousands upon thousands of jars of supermarket honey all looking and tasting the same with the same consistency year in, year out, is not right or natural? To my pallet, it tastes stronger but stronger doesn't mean unpleasant, just different. It has all the qualities you would expect from a natural product which is why I have continued to buy it and will probably continue to buy it, except for some occasional experimentation with other products, in the future. Tip: If like me you use a lot of coconut oil, then save your empty 500g jars as they make ideal honey storage jars

I'm on my second tub of this now. It is completely different to the first tub. Both have been utterly lovely though. The first was dark, runny, a bit coarse and very strongly flavoured with a knock-out smell. The current one is almost set, much paler and unexpectedly mild, sweet and velvety soft. I guess the next tub will be different again! I don't mind the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what kind of honey is inside the tub, it was a nice surprise opening the second one and finding it was different. They both had something in common though - the smell!! Took me straight back to childhood and my mother's bee hives; raw honey seems to have a strong scent which is nothing like the processed stuff and could come as a bit of a shock. It definitely has a certain wildness about it. I love it. I will buy it again. I recommend it to anyone who isn't seeking particular qualities in their honey (apart from being made by bees and kept raw). It is amazingly good value as honey goes, especially so for raw honey. Also, I have to say I have found this honey to be very beneficial for my mouth and throat, an effect processed honey never had!

My family and I are self confessed honey and bee products addicts. We have good base for comparison. This is high quality really good, strong honey. The taste and the aroma are specific and I personally like them very much. Well worth the price. The information about the production process, provided on their web site, is enlightening.I am happy that with my purchase I not only gain this great quality food, but help people living far away from me. One happy buyer here. Thank you. Word of caution: I bought this from Tropical Forest sellers, but then a few days later I saw that the same sellers sell the same honey but for nearly £2.00 less, just because the title given to the item is different. The item received is the same: same origin honey inside, same quantity, same bucket size, both are Amazon Prime, etc. Here is the cheaper version: Tropical Forest Organic Honey Tub 3.18 Kg So do be careful which item you buy, because why pay more when you can pay less for the same thing! In addition, you have to spend three days on the phone with Amazon representative and try to convince them that "Yes, this is the same product" and "No, you are not stupid enough to buy the same amount of the same honey in a different size bucket (for which bucket you have to pay additionally according to the Amazon representative)". It takes long time to explain to them that it is more plausible the measurements of the two buckets to be wrong (and for it to be the same bucket, as shown on the images to both items) than for you to want to pay £2.00 more for a bucket you will throw away anyway when you've eaten the honey. I did get a refund, but that is not what I wanted to spend my time doing. Overall, just be careful, but dont let my experience and comments deter you from purchasing the item, as the honey itself is exquisite! My only complain is in regards of Amazon themselves, NOT the product. The product is heavenly!!!

Fairly delicious, nutritious organic honey. Good value... in my humble opinion.

I buy this honey regularly in the smaller containers and enjoy it so I thought I'd buy a larger one for my upcoming mead-making experiment. The honey flavour is good, although this product is the 'clear' version and I normally order 'set'. Since this is for mead and still organic, I don't mind, but I do feel the 'set' has a better taste. The container is a bit annoying to open, but I just wedged a (dull) knife under the 'open' flap and pried it open that way. Wasn't any more effort than opening a tough jar. Definitely good quality honey, you can taste the difference from cheap brands! Now... I order this 'Fulfilled by Amazon'. Ordinarily I have NO problems with such products, but this time turned out a bit rough. My first order, I noticed honey on the bottom of the box when I picked it up. I flipped it upside down and opened it and, sure enough, the container had busted. A crack around the bottom. There was a bit of paper thrown in the box, perhaps to take up extra space? It did a poor job. The honey was basically at the mercy of the delivery people. No 'fragile' or anything on the box and no protective wrapping. My husband was not happy and recommended I contact Amazon to return it in case there could be contamination. So, I contacted Amazon and they were VERY quick to get back to me and despatch a new box with honey! Unfortunately, it just arrived today and this one was even worse. LARGE crack in the bottom of the container and honey was all over the inside of the box and dripping out the bottom. I think between the two of them I'll have one full container of honey... Definitely disappointed with the shipping and I won't be ordering this online again. The first delivery was by courier and the second by Royal Mail and I don't blame them, it's just a hard plastic container that needs more protection for Amazon to ship it.

This rating is based purely on the taste and smell, which to me is horrendous. Other than that it seems to be a good case of set honey with no obvious issues, as advertised. It has a smokey-esque, partially earthy, kind of flavour and is incredibly pungent with the smell hitting you as soon as you open the pot. If those flavour notes are to your taste then this will be a good product for you. Sadly in honey I look for something which is "floral", "crisp" or "sweet". I am struggling to think of any use cases where it would be bearable to me. In the interim I'm turning some into mead to see if that improves the flavour/is a good use. If it's good I'll be back in 2-3 months to update the review, if it's not been updated by the end of September then I didn't find the mead flavour good either.

Lovely and fantastic value for money! If like me you use honey as a healthier sugar substitute then this stuff is for you! I use honey in cereal with seeds, drinks, porridge, cakes, cooking and for spreading. This honey is so much better for you than the supermarket/shop stuff, it’s healthier and is great for the gut. If you suffer from IBS, crones or other intestinal problems - this honey will ease your symptoms. When you first open the tub, sure there is a strong potent smell to the honey, but get past it guys! It does not affect the taste. It’s rich, sweet and has a stronger honey taste than any commercial stuff. It’s very thick but can be warmed in a jar stood in hot water to thin it somewhat - but don’t microwave it!! You’ll be killing off it’s healing and healthy qualities. I would recommend this to anyone and the size of the tub is huge! It’s excellent value for money!