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
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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.

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.
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Manuka Honey sample in a circle

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New Recipes

Creamy Manuka Honey Tahini Dressing with Lemon & Dijon
A silky, slightly tangy dressing that pairs Manuka honey with tahini, Dijon and lemon for a modern, social-media-friendly drizzle. Bright, savoury and subtly sweet, it complements roasted vegetables, grain bowls, leafy salads and avocado toast. Let it rest briefly for the flavours to meld.
Manuka Honey Miso Citrus Dressing
A vibrant miso-tahini dressing balanced with lemon and Manuka honey. Easy to whisk together, it adds a modern NZ twist to salads, avocado toast and roasted vegetables. Letting it rest deepens the floral honey and miso flavours.
Golden Manuka Mango Smoothie
A velvety, bright smoothie combining ripe mango, banana and oat milk with anti-inflammatory turmeric and a spoonful of high-quality Manuka honey. Quick, trending and perfect for breakfast or a post-workout pick-me-up.