BULGARIA | Bu1, Acacia (Black Locust) | Bu2, Coriander | Bu3, Linden | Bu4, Honeydew | Bu5, Lavender | Bu6, Chestnut | Bu7, Forest | Bu8, Rape Seed (Canola) |
Bu2, Coriander Honey
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The honey
Perhaps one of Bulgaria’s most distinctive varietals, coriander honey from SouthEast Bulgaria has an unmistakable spicy aroma—reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts, cardamom, and green herbs.
Unlike milder versions from Moldova or Ukraine, the Bulgarian coriander honey is bold, warm, and lingering, with a uniquely umami character. It ranges in color from amber to dark amber and tends to crystallize into a smooth, fine-grained texture. This honey polarizes tasters but is a true expression of terroir, drawing on the intense bloom of Coriandrum sativum under the hot Black Sea winds. Health benefit: Coriander honey is prized for its carminative properties, traditionally used to support digestion and gut health. It also shows antimicrobial potential, making it valuable for immune support and oral health. Coriander honey is commonly used as a digestive tonic—helping with nausea, gut discomfort, and liver protection. Although not documented in scientific literature as an aphrodisiac, in Bulgaria it is praised for such properties, and widely known as the “male honey”. The beekeeping
Georgi Krastev is 37 years old and is from Aytos, Bulgaria. His passion toward bees is inherited from his grandfather, who also left him about 70 hives in 2013. Today the farm is Bio certified and has grown to 500 hives of Farrar system. Georgi works alone, and occasionally hires 1 other person for help during harvest, which consists of 4-5 types of honey, bee pollen, and royal jelly. Mostly the production goes to retail. The farm keeps growing and Georgi is ambitious for future innovations.
This particular honey is harvested in June of 2025 at the apiary in the village of Pirne, which is located at the outskirts of the Balkans in SouthEast Bulgaria near the Black Sea. FACEBOOK: Пчелини Кръстеви/Bee farms Krastevi |
