J Friend and Co.

Region: Addisons Flat, Buller, in the South Island of New Zealand. 

Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is an abundant native scrub that is found throughout New Zealand. It is otherwise known as New Zealand tea-tree and is well known for its medicinal anti-bacterial qualities. It’s small white flowers bloom during spring and summer with peak flowering season from November to January.

The remote location of the harvest adds its own distinct mark on the aroma and flavour of this honey. Locating the hives on the rugged West Coast of New Zealands South Island creates an abundant concentration of Manuka for the honeybees to feast on creates the finest quality Manuka honey. NZ Artisan Manuka Honey  active 15+ is very pure making it much sweeter and more refined than your average Manuka honey.

Harvested in 2011. 

NZ Artisan Manuka Honey active 15+ is dark amber in colour. It is a complex, intense and chewy honey with rich toffee and caramel flavours and coconut, woody, nutty notes. This honey has a slightly bitter lingering finish and a very smooth pleasant texture. It is a perfect ingredient for dressings and marinades or use as a glaze for strong fish such as salmon cooked on the grill or barbecue. It is also delicious as a sweetener in citrus drinks such as fresh lemonade or combined with creamy natural or Greek yoghurt.

Beekeeper: Gary