The Complete Guide to Manuka Honey

Everything you need to know about New Zealand's most celebrated honey—from what makes it unique to choosing the right UMF for your everyday wellness.

What is Manuka Honey?

Manuka honey is a unique type of honey produced by bees that collect nectar from the native Mānuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium), which grows naturally in New Zealand.

Unlike ordinary honey, Manuka honey is valued not only for its rich flavour but also for its naturally occurring compounds that have made it one of New Zealand's most recognised natural products around the world.

Today, Manuka honey is enjoyed by people worldwide as part of their everyday wellness routine, whether by the spoonful, stirred into warm drinks, or paired with breakfast.

Why does it only come from New Zealand?

Although the Mānuka tree can also be found in parts of Australia, New Zealand's unique climate, geography, and beekeeping heritage have helped establish its reputation as the world's leading source of premium Manuka honey.

For many people, Manuka honey represents one of New Zealand's most iconic natural products.