Maison du Miel Honey | Lavender, Wildflower & Acacia
These are raw honeys from La Maison du Miel, Paris's oldest honey house, founded in 1898, in 8.8 oz (250 g) glass jars. Choose Lavender or Wildflower, both harvested in France, or Acacia, harvested in Italy. Each honey is extracted without heating it above hive temperature, so its natural aromas and enzymes are preserved. Georgetown Olive Oil Co. has specialized in olive oil since 2015 and carries honeys that belong on the same table.
Compare the honeys at a glance
| Honey | Harvested in | Texture and color | Flavor | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | France | Creamy (set), pale gold | Floral | Goat cheese, tea, pastry |
| Wildflower | France | Creamy (set), golden | Floral and fruity | Toast, yogurt, baking |
| Acacia | Italy | Clear and runny, light gold | Mild and delicate | Tea, fruit, cheese |
All three: raw, never heated above hive temperature, from La Maison du Miel in Paris, 8.8 oz (250 g) glass jar.
Why you'll like it
- Raw, never heated. Extracted without heating above hive temperature, to keep each honey's natural character.
- Traceable origins. La Maison du Miel sources from artisan beekeepers, with a focus on traceability and respect for the bees and their environment.
- Tested every batch. Each batch goes through sensory and laboratory analysis for purity, authenticity, and consistent quality.
- A Paris honey house since 1898. "Fondรฉe ร Paris en 1898" is printed on every jar.
Choose your honey
Lavender (Miel de Lavande), harvested in France, $18
Pale gold and naturally set to a creamy texture, with floral notes. Our best seller, lovely with goat cheese, in tea, or in pastry.
Wildflower (Miel de Fleurs), harvested in France, $18
Golden and creamy, gathered from many different flowers, with floral and fruity notes. An everyday honey for toast, yogurt, and baking.
Acacia (Miel d'Acacia), harvested in Italy, $22
Clear, light gold, and liquid, with a mild, delicate flavor. It stirs easily into tea and drizzles smoothly over fruit or cheese.
The details
- Producer: La Maison du Miel, Paris (since 1898)
- Harvested in: France (Lavender, Wildflower); Italy (Acacia)
- Type: raw honey, not heated above hive temperature
- Size: 8.8 oz (250 g) glass jar
How to use
Drizzle over cheese boards, yogurt, fruit, or warm toast; stir into tea; or use in pastry and baking. For a simple vinaigrette, whisk a spoonful of honey with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
Storage
Store at room temperature with the lid closed. Raw honey can crystallize naturally over time; that's a sign it hasn't been heavily processed, not that it has spoiled. To soften it, set the jar in a bowl of warm (not hot) water and stir.
Not for infants: do not give honey to children under 1 year old.
Learn more
- How to Spot Real Honey: Read the Label, Know the Source
- A Guide to Varietal Honey, with pairings for cheese, olive oil, and balsamic
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The Real Honey Difference
| Maison du Miel | Typical supermarket honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Who makes it | La Maison du Miel, Paris, since 1898 | Often an unnamed packer |
| Where it's from | Harvest country on every jar: France or Italy | Often a blend of honeys from several countries |
| Heat | Never heated above hive temperature | Often heated so it stays clear and runny |
| Flavor | Each honey kept separate: lavender, wildflower, or acacia | Blended for a uniform, mild taste |
| Checked | Every batch sensory and lab tested | Not stated |
| Crystallizing | Natural over time, a sign it hasn't been heavily processed | Slowed by heating and fine filtering |
Why real honey matters
Honey is one of the foods most often faked. When the European Commission tested honey arriving at EU borders, nearly half the samples were suspected of being diluted with cheap syrups made from rice, wheat, or sugar beet. Knowing who made your honey, and where, is the best protection.
A Paris honey house since 1898
La Maison du Miel buys from artisan beekeepers, with a focus on traceability, and keeps each honey separate so you taste the difference: floral, creamy Lavender; fruity Wildflower; and mild, clear Acacia from Italy.
Source: European Commission Joint Research Centre, "Food fraud: How genuine is your honey?" (2023).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Maison du Miel honey raw?
Yes. Its importer describes these as raw honeys that are not heated: each one is extracted without heating it above hive temperature, which preserves its natural aromas and enzymes. Every batch is also tested in the lab for purity and authenticity.
Why does my honey crystallize?
Crystallizing is natural for raw honey and doesn't mean it has gone bad. The natural sugars slowly form crystals, which is why the Lavender and Wildflower honeys have a creamy, set texture. Acacia honey is naturally high in fructose, so it stays liquid much longer. To soften crystallized honey, warm the jar gently in warm water and stir.
Which honey should I choose?
Lavender is our best seller, with floral notes that suit cheese, tea, and pastry. Wildflower is a versatile everyday honey with floral and fruity notes. Acacia is the mildest and stays liquid, so it's the easiest to stir into drinks and drizzle.
Can babies eat honey?
No. Do not give honey of any kind, including raw honey, to a child younger than 1 year old, because of the risk of infant botulism. The CDC's botulism prevention guidance says: "Do not feed honey to a child who is younger than 1 year old."
Who is La Maison du Miel?
La Maison du Miel is Paris's oldest honey house, founded in 1898. It works closely with artisan beekeepers to source distinctive honeys, selecting each one with a focus on traceability and respect for the bees and their environment.
How should I store honey?
At room temperature with the lid tightly closed, away from heat and moisture. There's no need to refrigerate it; the cold makes honey crystallize faster.
