Manuka Honey
UMF™ 26+ | MGO 1282+

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

UMF™ 26+ is an advanced high-strength grade with MGO 1282+. At this level, only a small percentage of harvested Manuka honey naturally meets the certification thresholds — making it significantly rarer than everyday and mid-range grades.

UMF™ 26+ contains MGO 1282+, compared to 1122+ in UMF™ 24+. This reflects a higher measured potency and a more limited harvest tier — fewer jars at this level exist in any given season.

Rarity. Higher UMF™ grades occur naturally in smaller quantities and must meet stricter certification thresholds. At this level, the honey is genuinely scarce — which is reflected in the pricing.

Intense, bold and deeply complex. Higher-potency Manuka honey has a richer, more concentrated flavour profile. UMF™ 26+ delivers a robust depth that experienced Manuka users appreciate.

Most customers take ½ to 1 teaspoon daily. At this potency, many prefer smaller servings — enjoy it straight from the spoon or in warm (not boiling) water.

Yes — just let boiling water cool slightly before adding the honey. This helps preserve the natural compounds that make it special.

Keep it below 20°C, away from direct sunlight, with the lid tightly sealed. Manuka honey has an incredibly long shelf life — properly stored, it stays stable well beyond the best-before date.

UMF™ 26+ 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.

MGO measures one compound, methylglyoxal, in milligrams per kilogram. UMF™ is a full certification that tests four markers, including MGO, and also verifies the honey is genuine monofloral Manuka from New Zealand. Every UMF™ grade has an MGO equivalent: 10+ is MGO 263+, 15+ is 514+, 20+ is 829+, 24+ is 1122+, 26+ is 1282+, 28+ is 1450+ and 30+ is 1620+.

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™ 26+ (MGO 1282+).

Our honey is 100% raw and has not been pasteurised. Nothing is added at any stage of production, so what reaches you is the honey as it exists in the hive after extraction.

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.