Manuka Honey
UMF™ 15+ | MGO 514+

UMF™ stands for Unique Manuka Factor — it's an independent certification system that tests Manuka honey for authenticity across key markers including MGO, DHA, HMF and leptosperin. MGO (methylglyoxal) is one of the naturally occurring compounds that makes Manuka honey special — the higher the number, the greater the concentration. In short: UMF™ tells you it's real, MGO tells you how potent it is.

Every batch is independently tested and certified under the UMF™ grading system. Scan the QR code on the lid of your jar to view the UMF™ certificate and trace exactly where in New Zealand your honey came from.

UMF™ 15+ is our mid-tier grade with MGO 514+ — a noticeable step up from UMF™ 10+, while still versatile enough for everyday use. It's a popular choice for those who want a bit more from their daily Manuka honey without jumping to the higher-potency grades.

It's all about potency. UMF™ 10+ has MGO 263+, UMF™ 15+ has MGO 514+, and UMF™ 20+ has MGO 829+. Each step up means a higher concentration of naturally occurring compounds from a more selective harvest.

Higher UMF™ grades occur naturally in smaller quantities during harvest and must meet stricter certification thresholds. That means more rigorous testing and less honey available at this level — which is reflected in the price.

Most people take ½ to 1 teaspoon a day. Enjoy it straight from the spoon, stir it into warm (not boiling) water or tea, drizzle it over yoghurt or oats, or blend it into smoothies.

Crystallisation is completely natural and doesn't affect quality — just warm the jar gently in lukewarm water to soften it. And if your honey looks or tastes a little different to your last jar, that's normal too. Natural variation happens between harvests, but the certification and potency remain consistent.

Yes — 100% raw. Nothing is added or removed at any stage of production. What you get is pure Manuka honey, exactly as it exists after extraction from the hive.

UMF™ 15+ is a quality grade certified by the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association. Certification tests four natural markers in the honey (leptosperin, methylglyoxal, DHA and HMF), which together confirm the honey is genuine New Zealand Manuka and rate its strength. The higher the number, the more concentrated the honey's natural Manuka compounds. Every jar has a QR code on the lid, so you can pull up the UMF™ certificate for your exact batch and see where in New Zealand it was harvested.

They're the same honey at different concentrations of natural Manuka compounds, and flavour follows the grade: mild and sweet at the lower numbers, bold and intense at the top. UMF™ 10+ and 15+ are kitchen staples, mild and easy-going, the natural place to start and the easiest to cook and bake with. UMF™ 20+ and 24+ are our daily wellness grades and our best sellers: rich and full-bodied, a clear step up in strength but still versatile enough for every day. UMF™ 26+, 28+ and 30+ are premium strength, darker and more concentrated again, usually enjoyed in smaller amounts straight off the spoon. You're currently looking at UMF™ 15+ (MGO 514+).

All our Manuka honey is monofloral, which means the bees foraged mainly on Manuka flowers. It's the grade UMF™ certification requires, and we test every batch to confirm it.

Our honey is harvested from various regions in New Zealand, where Manuka grows wild. You'll be able to find out exactly where your Manuka Honey has come from when you scan the QR code on your jar. Manuka flowers for only a few weeks each summer, and the hives are placed in remote areas away from farmland and roads.

Manuka flowers for only two to eight weeks a year, and only in New Zealand. The hives sit in rugged, remote country, and yields vary with the weather. Around 2,800 tonnes of Manuka honey are produced each year, against roughly 1.9 million tonnes of other honey globally, and that has to supply the whole world. Every batch is then independently tested and certified. The higher the UMF™ grade, the less of it exists, which is why prices rise across the range. Only about 0.02% of Manuka honey ever reaches UMF™ 30+.

Yes, as long as it's warm rather than boiling. Let your drink cool for a minute or two, then stir the honey through. Boiling liquid damages the natural enzymes and the active compounds behind the UMF™ grade, so a high grade stops being worth it. It's also lovely on toast, stirred through yoghurt or oats, or straight off the spoon.

Manuka honey can be enjoyed by the whole family as part of a balanced diet. As with all honey, it isn't suitable for infants under 18 months old. If you have any questions about your child's diet, we'd suggest speaking with your doctor.

No. Honey is made by bees, so it isn't suitable for a vegan diet. It is suitable for vegetarians.

Yes. Our Manuka honey is 100% honey and nothing else, so it is naturally gluten free. There are no additives, fillers or grain-derived ingredients, and it is also dairy free and suitable for paleo and vegetarian diets.