Carissa Opaca Raw Honey

Bold, dark and slightly tangy. This rare honey comes from the small white flowers of the Carissa Opaca shrub, known locally as Granda, which grows wild on the slopes of northern Punjab and KPK. It's deep amber, with a strong, slightly tangy taste.

• Where it's from: Slopes of northern Punjab and KPK
• Harvest season: April to May
• Sizes: 200g, 500g and 1kg
• Packed in: 200g in a glass jar; 500g and 1kg in plastic jars
• Keeps: 8 to 12 months once opened, with the lid on, in a cool, dry place

Better value: the 1kg jar works out 20% cheaper per kg than the 200g jar.

How to enjoy it

Good with strong black tea or kahwa, on toast, or by the spoonful if you like a bolder honey.

Good to know

What does it taste like?
Richer and tangier than most honeys, with an earthy finish. If you like Sidr's depth but want something different, try this one.

Why has my honey turned thick or grainy?
That's crystallisation, a natural sign of raw honey. Stand the closed jar in warm water for a few minutes and it will turn runny again. Please don't microwave it.

Can I give it to my baby?
No. Honey of any kind shouldn't be given to babies under 12 months old.

Cash on delivery across Pakistan. Delivery takes 1–2 days in Islamabad and Rawalpindi and 3–5 days elsewhere, and it's free on orders over Rs 5,000. If anything arrives damaged, wrong or not fresh, send us a photo on WhatsApp within 48 hours and we'll replace it.