about Manuka Honey
The world’s most researched honey.
Manuka Honey has many scientifically tested benefits for your health & wellbeing.
“Mānuka is a Māori word used in New Zealand English. It refers to New Zealand plants currently included in the species Leptospermum scoparium, and the raw Mānuka Honey collected from bees which have visited such plants.”
— Te Mara Reo
About Manuka Honey
In 1981 Peter Molan MBE, a New Zealand biochemist who migrated from Wales in 1974, began researching the antiseptic properties of Mānuka honey, specifically its high levels of non-peroxide antimicrobial activity. This research resulted in Peter creating an early grading system called the Molan Gold Standard.
We also help you understand the differences between all the grading systems, including K-Factor, UMF, MGO, NPA, BioActive, MGS, and more.
Ever since his early discoveries, Mānuka honey has become the most researched honey in the world. Its unique and special properties have meant it is now used in homes through to hospitals around the world for healing purposes. Here at Best Mānuka Honey NZ, we educate, explain, and help you understand what makes Mānuka honey special — especially monofloral Mānuka honey.
We also help you understand the differences between all the grading systems, including K-Factor, UMF, MGO, NPA, BioActive, MGS, and more.

Manuka Honey sample in a circle
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New Recipes

Smoky Manuka Honey BBQ Lamb Skewers with Lime & Coriander
Tender lamb pieces are marinated in a tangy, smoky Manuka honey mixture, threaded onto skewers, then grilled and finished with an extra Manuka glaze and fresh lime and coriander. Fast to prepare, full of flavour and perfect for sharing.

Golden Manuka Turmeric Smoothie
Bright, warming and Instagram-ready, this Golden Manuka Turmeric Smoothie blends ripe banana and frozen mango with oat milk, anti-inflammatory turmeric and a generous swirl of genuine Manuka honey for depth and natural sweetness. Quick to make, dairy-free and suited to breakfast bowls or on-the-go cups.

Citrus Manuka Miso Dressing
A trending tangy-sweet dressing combining New Zealand Manuka honey with white miso and citrus. Quick to make, vegan-adaptable (use maple for non-manuka variant) and ideal for salads, grain bowls or as a finishing glaze for fish and chicken.
