EXCEPTIONAL HONEY VARIETALS
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All About Mānuka Honey
Nature’s most powerful honey, crafted in the wild landscapes of New Zealand.
What makes Mānuka honey special?
Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is a native New Zealand shrub whose delicate white flowers bloom for only a few short weeks each year. From these fleeting blossoms comes a rare honey unlike any other in the world - rich in flavour, packed with over 200 bioactive compounds, and celebrated globally for its medicinal qualities.
Unlike ordinary honey, Mānuka has unique antibacterial power, making it a natural choice for both gourmet indulgence and everyday wellness.
Understanding MGO - the key to Mānuka’s strength
The potency of Mānuka honey is measured by its levels of methylglyoxal (MGO), the natural compound responsible for its antibacterial activity.
MGO levels vary depending on the conditions of the flowering season and where the bees forage. The higher the MGO, the stronger the honey’s therapeutic benefits. That’s why authentic Mānuka honey is always tested and labelled with its MGO rating.
MGO grading guide:
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MGO 100+ → Everyday enjoyment, general health support → Shop Here
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MGO 300+ → Digestive health and minor wellness needs → Shop Here
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MGO 500+ → Stronger immunity and topical skincare benefits → Shop Here
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MGO 800+ → Premium, medical-grade potency for targeted use → Shop Here
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MGO 1000+ and above → Premium, luxurious, best of the best → Shop Here
This grading gives you confidence in choosing the right honey for your
lifestyle - whether it’s a spoonful each morning or part of a healing routine.
The proven health benefits of Mānuka honey
Backed by both tradition and modern science, Mānuka honey is more than food - it’s nature's own health care.
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Immunity support → antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial activity to strengthen your defences
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Digestive wellness → helps ease reflux, gastritis, and balance gut bacteria
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Oral health → reduces harmful bacteria, freshens breath, and supports gum health
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Anti-inflammatory relief → calms sore throats, coughs, and minor respiratory irritations
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Wound care & skin healing → promotes tissue repair, soothes burns, and prevents infection
How to take Mānuka honey
There’s no one right way - you can enjoy it as both a daily wellness ritual or a gourmet experience for the tastebuds:
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Straight from the spoon for maximum benefits
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In warm water or tea to soothe the throat and boost daily health
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With food - drizzled over fruit, yoghurt, cheese, or toast
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Topically - applied directly to wounds, skin irritations, or as part of a face mask even
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Daily ritual - one teaspoon in the morning is enough to support your overall wellbeing
The taste of Mānuka
Mānuka honey is rich, earthy, and complex. Unlike other native varietal honeys, it has herbal, slightly bitter notes with a lingering depth. It’s a taste that reflects the wild places it comes from - untamed, natural landscapes that are uniquely New Zealand.
Why choose Bees Favour Mānuka honey?
At Bees Favour, we source our Mānuka honey sustainably from pristine New Zealand landscapes, ensuring every jar is raw, pure, and unpasteurised. Each batch is independently tested and certified for its MGO content, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Because Mānuka honey isn’t just honey. It's a wildly crafted flavour - and a gift of wellness from our country’s bees to you.
Our Native Honeys
Wildly crafted flavour, straight from New Zealand’s unique native forests. Each of our honeys tells a story - of blossom, bee, and place. From butterscotch-smooth Tawari to rare alpine Rātā, Bees Favour celebrates the incredible diversity of Aotearoa’s honey. Explore our collection below.
Rewarewa Honey
(Knightia excelsa)
Known as the New Zealand honeysuckle, Rewarewa produces a dark amber honey with bold character and a smooth finish. Rich in antioxidants and peroxide-based activity, it’s valued for its health benefits as well as its full-bodied taste.
Tasting notes: Malty, caramel-like flavour with subtle earthy notes. Smooth and warming.
Perfect for: Adding depth to coffee, drizzling over porridge, or boosting your energy with a spoonful straight from the jar.
Tawari Honey
(Ixerba brexioides)
A rare North Island honey, Tawari blooms from October to December, offering nectar that bees transform into a beautifully light honey. Its delicate sweetness is reminiscent of butterscotch, making it a favourite among those who enjoy gentle, smooth flavours.
Tasting notes: Light, creamy, and buttery with subtle caramel tones.
Perfect for: Pairing with fruit, spooning into tea, or serving alongside soft cheeses.
Southern Rātā Honey
(Metrosideros umbellata)
Found on the rugged west coast of New Zealand’s South Island, the Southern Rātā tree bursts into vivid crimson flowers each summer. From these blooms comes a silky-smooth honey with a bright, fruity aroma - treasured for its rarity and taste.
Tasting notes: Smooth and delicate with a fruity, almost floral flavour.
Perfect for: Swirling into yoghurt, spreading on fresh bread, or savouring by the spoonful.
White Rātā Honey
(Metrosideros spp.)
White Rātā is one of the rarest New Zealand honeys, harvested only when alpine vines bloom heavily. Pale in colour and silky in texture, it offers a refined sweetness that feels elegant and pure.
Tasting notes: Mild, silky, and vanilla-like with a clean finish.
Perfect for: Stirring into smoothies, drizzling over yoghurt, or enjoying with freshly baked bread.
Pōhutukawa Honey
(Metrosideros excelsa)
The iconic Pōhutukawa, New Zealand’s Christmas tree, bursts into crimson bloom each December along coastal cliffs. Its nectar produces a rare honey with a flavour that reflects its seaside origins.
Tasting notes: Light amber with earthy, mineral notes and a gentle hint of malt.
Perfect for: Pairing with fresh summer fruit, drizzling over ice cream, or sharing during festive gatherings.
Why Choose Bees Favour Native Honeys?
Each of our honeys is raw, unpasteurised, and sourced sustainably from New Zealand’s pristine landscapes. Every jar captures the story of its flower, its season, and the bees that make it.
Whether you’re drawn to the world-renowned healing power of Mānuka or the smooth delicacy of Tawari, Bees Favour brings you honey that’s more than sweet - it’s wildly crafted flavour in a language only your taste buds understand.
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