Native tree of virgin bush. Magnificent flowering November-January and copious quantities of nectar. Honey white, very mild and sweet in flavour. When you partake of the mild frothy white honey of the Tawari you are enjoying a unique taste. Songbirds were feeding on the nectar at the beginning of time. "Tawari Honey is the sweetness of their song". It is one of the most demanded New Zealand honey from export markets. Smooth granulated form.

Manuka Honey is a strong native bush (tea tree) honey that has been recently receiving a great deal of interest worldwide with the discovery of its very effective natural antibiotics. The University of Waikato has carried out much research and the honey is currently being tried on hospital patients suffering from stomach or duodenal ulcers. It appears to be a more successful antibiotic than traditional medical treatments in certain applications. Dr. Molan's research proves that Manuka Honey destroys many strains of bacteria including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Staphaureus and especially exciting its ability to kill Helicobacter Pylori (the stomach bacteria associated with stomach ulcers). It appears that Manuka Honey likely can offer a cure for millions of peptic ulcer sufferers worldwide. Manuka Honey can be taken both internally or externally. The research team headed by Dr Peter Molan of Waikato University, has found Manuka Honey very effective for topical use on burns, wounds (supports recovery of infected cells), acne, eczema, indigestion, abscesses, cracked skin, stomachache, diarrhea and heartburn, the list keeps growing. (No other honey in the world has these outstanding abilities!)

For sore throats and colds: when the first feeling of a cold comes on, take a teaspoon of Manuka Honey from time to time throughout the day. Dr Molan keeps Manuka Honey with his first aid kit.

Royal Jelly is the most complex and nutritious food produced by nature, the staple diet of the Queen Bee, which lives 50 times longer than workers bees. Helps preserve the youth of the human body. Should be taken before food, 1-2 capsules per day.

The benefits include: increases energy, endurance and stamina levels, strengthens the immune system - increasing resistance to disease and reducing stress; helps maintain and enhance hair, nails and skin tone; promotes general feeling of well being; - helps arrest vascular diseases, anemia, arthritis and liver ailments.

Propolis Liquid 25% BIO30, 25ml(alcohol free) - $14.75(CAD)

Propolis is another one of the great products the bees produce that science cannot.

Honey New Zealand Propolis Liquid 25% BIO30 is sourced from New Zealand’s clean, green environment.

New Zealand BIO30™ propolis is certified to contain at least 30 mg/g of bioflavonoids, the active flavonoid compounds responsible for the biological activity in propolis, and caffeic acids. The high level of bioflavonoids in BIO30™ propolis is thought to be due to the plant sources available to bees in New Zealand’s remote and pristine environment. BIO30™ propolis contains Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE), a compound which cancer researchers have shown suppresses neurofibromatosis tumours. New Zealand propolis is extremely high in the important dihydroflavonoids pinobanksin and pinocembrin, making up 70% of the flavonoid content, compared to levels of less than 10% in propolis from Brazil, Uruguay and China.

General medicinal uses of Propolis include treatment of the cardiovascular and blood systems (anemia), respiratory apparatus (for various infections of all sorts, colds, flu, bronchitis), dental care, dermatology, cancer treatment, immune system support and improvement, digestive tracts (ulcers and infections), liver protection…

For more information about New Zealand Propolis: www.bio30.com.

18+ Active Manuka Honey & Propolis Skin Health Creme: 110ml Jar - $29.75(CAD)

New Zealand Active Manuka Honey and Bee Propolis, both renowned for their healing, antibiotic and antiseptic qualities, have been combined with EPO and Calendula oils to enrich and promote skin health.

This unique moisturising cream has been developed for sensitive skins and problems such as Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Rushes, Acne and dry skin.

Manuka Oil: 10ml Jar - $15.75(CAD)

Scientific testing undertaken by the Cawthron Institute And Crop & Food Research established that East Cape ManukaOil is at least 15 times more effective as Australian Tea Tree Oil against gram-positive bacteria (staphylococcus and streptococcus) including antibiotic resistant strains.

General Skin Care Problems, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis - In the morning and evening: apply Manuka Oil to the affected skin. Manuka Oil penetrates into deeper layers of the skin. Repeat oil application 2-3 times throughout the day, as needed.

Nail Fungus - Apply Manuka Oil to the affected place. Repeat oil application 2-3 times throughout the day, as needed.

Dandruff, Fleas, Lice - Add 30 drops of Manuka Oil to any shampoo and use daily. You can also rub a few drops of Manuka Oil directly into the scalp or use 2 drops of Manuka Oil in your shampoo in hand prior to washing hair.

HONEY FROM SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND:

Clover Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Clover honey is produced throughout most of New Zealand, but the South Island and Canterbury, Otago and Southland provinces in particular, are the prime areas of quality clover production. Clover honey is light in colour with a delicate floral bouquet and flavour. It is offered in a smooth creamy form.

It has a clean, very mild taste.

Clover Honey is everybody's favourite.

Vipers Bugloss Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Also commonly known as "Borage", this wild flower covers the hills of the Central South Island in a sea of brilliant blue colour during summer months. The seed, resembling a Viper's head, was once mistakenly used as a treatment for snakebite giving the plant its unusual name. Vipers Bugloss honey has a very delicate flavour.

Hint: keep this in the refrigerator and you have a natural chewy snack for kids of all ages.

Rata Honey (the best!): 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Southern Rata is one of several species of Rata found in New Zealand, but is the one that most regularly produces a honey crop, although even this honey is sometimes in very short supply. Anyone who has seen the Rata flowering in January in the Otira Gorge west of Christchurch cannot forget the sight of this brilliant red carpet covering the mountains. This area produces the purest Rata honey, very white in colour with a subtle, distinctive flavour, mild and rich - but not sweet, considered by many to be the best of New Zealand Honey.

Manuka Honey NPA 8+ (internally: colds, sore throats… and could be used for killing H. Pylori) 500g - $16.50(CAD)

NPA means non - peroxide activity. This non-peroxide activity is found only in some Manuka Honey.

Manuka tree is found throughout New Zealand and often forms extensive areas of bush. The leaves are dotted with oil glands, and when bruised give off a gingery peppery smell. The flowers vary from brilliant white through to rose-pink. The Maori people used Manuka as a medicinal plant, from treating fevers and colds to sedatives. Early European settlers called it the "tea tree." Manuka honey contains a number of natural compounds with strong antibacterial properties. This is a strong flavoured honey, but with a fresh, clean bite.

Found extensively throughout New Zealand, Nodding Thistle flowers in late summer with a brilliant large mauve head characteristic of thistles to produce a magnificent light coloured honey with a perfumed floral bouquet and subtle flavour - perfect for those who like a mild honey.

A winner of the US Fancy Food Show "Best New Spread".

This honey can bee addictive it is so good! It is made to complement your favorite teas, enhance your favorite recipes and great to eat right out of the jar. Light in color, not too sweet. It tastes like nothing else on this planet!

Honeydew: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

In the early morning sunlight, the droplets of nectar glisten like the morning dew, giving the name honeydew. Honeybees gather this nectar to produce honeydew, a process they carry out in many other countries in the world, most notably in Germany's "Black Forest."

A full flavour and aroma, heady, almost pungent, malty. A thick red amber honey and one of our strongest flavoured. Great in marinades to give a richness to barbeques or roasts. Full of mineral goodness, a typical trait of honeydews.

Kamahi Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Kamahi is a common tree found in many of New Zealand's rugged native forests, and is an excellent source of honey. The creamy coloured flowers are very attractive to bees and bloom in abundance throughout the Spring producing a light amber honey with a distinctive, full-bodied complexity of flavour preferred by many honey connoisseurs. Kamahi Honey is unique to New Zealand. Musky golden, clean, rich and sweet with a balanced 'buttery' finish. "This is a honey to be cherished."

Good for a spread or in cooking where a honey flavour is required in the finished recipe.

Tawari Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Tawari (Ixere brexiodes) honey is native to New Zealand. Tawari is a tree growing to a height of 10-15 metres. The 'beaujolais' of honeys, Tawari is best savoured when young. Its origins are the lowland forests of New Zealand's far north where the elegant tree's waxy white flowers, prized by ancient Maori, give the bees a light yellow nectar with a lingering butterscotch flavour. So subtle and mild, it's perfect for topping pancakes, waffles or ice cream.

Rewa Rewa Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Rewa Rewa or NZ honeysuckle: (Knightia Excelsa) Tree reaching 30 meters is of a tall and tapering form. The trunk is up to 1 meter across. This honey is full-bodied, yet not overly strong and has a beautiful burnished amber hue and delightful smooth malty flavour. A hint of rustic woodsheds pervades the complex aroma. Because the distinctive clustered red flowers of this New Zealand Honey Suckle may not bloom well each year, Rewarewa is a premium variety. In times past the Rewarewa nectar was used to cure sore throats. "Red, warm and sweet, this honey is a taste of the Pacific sun"

Rewarewa is a great natural sweetener for hot drinks.

Thyme Honey: 500g - $11.75(CAD)

With a heritage dating back to the ancient tribes who cultivated the arid, unforgiving soils of the Mediterranean, Thyme continues to flourish today across Central Otago's similarly challenging environment. Its burnt grass colouring so aptly reflects the surrounding landscape.

An intensely aromatic honey. Thyme Honey is New Zealand's strongest flavoured honey. It is a member of the mint family, and the aroma and flavour of Thyme honey are herbal, pungent and distinctive enjoyed by the experienced honey connoisseur. Beekeepers' honey extraction plants in the Thyme area have an unmistakable smell to them, long after the Thyme crop has been extracted.

Thyme honey is a wonderful gourmet treat.

It helps relieve constipation, indigestion, bronchitis, asthenia and loss of appetite. Can be used as cough remedy.

Dandelion honey is rare and original. It is harvest in the mountains and the harvest must be done quickly. The colour of honey is yellow like the flower. It has a peculiar taste, very sweet but also with the slight scent of the Dandelion flower. The taste reminds you of your childhood plays on a dandelion field and its high fructose level is a great way to boost energy levels. It is best enjoyed on toast, biscuits, fresh (or cooked) fruits or with soft ripened cheeses and in tea.

Dandelion honey is famous for its diuretic qualities.

Penny Royal Honey (Mint Honey): 500g - $9.75(CAD)

This delightful but smallest of the "Mint” family is highly aromatic. The reddish purple flowers bloom in clusters rising above one another in tiers enchanting the bees to flit from top to bottom collecting the exquisite nectar producing this unique minty flavour enjoyed by the honey connoisseur.

The honey has a strong flavour and is beautiful with meats, sauces, and marinades.

Barberry Blossom Honey, 500g - $11.75(CAD)

Coming from the South Island of NZ where nectar yielding plants flower under snow capped mountains...

Orange Blossom Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

When you open a jar of Orange Blossom Honey you can smell the delicate scent of orange blossoms. Your first taste of our all-natural golden honey will fill your senses with the aroma and the sweetness of orange blossoms.

This honey has exceptional taste and is great used in tea, spreading on breads or biscuits and however you choose to use this honey. Great all around honey.

Therapeutic action: has a calming effect and is recommended for those suffering from anxiety and stress.

Forest Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

"Harvested" by bees - directly from the honeydew of the trees and the nectar of the forest flowers. Dark colour and spicy aroma characterize the high quality of the honey. Particularly suitable for spreading on bread, sweetening dairy products and muesli.

Mountain Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Mountain Honey is richly flavoured and famous. It is collected in the Pyrénées in the middle of July. A great variety of botanical essences go into its composition, mainly dandelion, brambles, wild thyme, clover, heather and raspberry bush.

Its colour is light brown, its flavour, very mild and tasty. The flavor opens with a creamy sweetness and finishes with a pleasant tang that keeps the sweetness in check.

This is a good everyday honey, perfect to spread on toast.

Oak Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Honey made from the flowers of wild oak trees is a true rarity, and one taste of this dark honey will let know why it rarely makes it to our shores.

It is mild honey and complex in flavor. Smooth in texture, this delicious honey has caramel and molasses notes as well as an aromatic finish without a hint of bitterness. It possesses an agreeable amount of acidity that keeps the sweetness in check and makes for a great finish.

Heather Honey: 500g - $9.75(CAD)

Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) is a small plant growing in nutrient-poor soil in open areas - wet and dry heaths, fields and moors.

Heather honey is the gourmet and connoisseur’s choice. It is brown colour with a wonderful, distinctive and aromatic taste.The true aristocrat among honeys, with its distinctive smoky taste and thick texture. Always in short supply From a culinary appreciation point of view, amongst connoisseurs Heather honey is claimed to be the finest flavour of all.

HONEY FROM MAJESTIC PROVENCE:

Lavender Honey: 500g - $16.75(CAD)

Did you know that Lavender Honey is considered by many honey lovers to be one of the best honey in the world? This is the most elegant of all honey - perfectly perfumed,smooth, rich-flavored and gentle. It has a fresh and slightly acidic taste, reminiscent of lavender in sunshine. It is produced in June and July in Provence.

Once you have opened this jar you will find it practically impossible to resist... Yes, it really is that good! The taste is floral and absolutely delicious!

Fir Tree Honey: 500g - $16.75(CAD)

Fir Tree Honey has a denser, richer flavor than most floral honeys. You might say it has more "bass notes". In part, that's because the nectar the bees gather doesn't come from flowers at all but from the resin of balsam fir trees, known in France as “sapin.” Fir Tree Honey is dark-brown color and it has powerful flavour.

It is useful in cases of bronchitis, flu, colds and asthma. It is known since ancient times for its healing virtues and its anti-insomnia effect.

Acacia Honey: 500g - $13.75(CAD)

Acacia Honey is clear, transparent golden liquid that literally shines like a precious stone. Its bouquet is as bright as its color. Its texture and flavor are ethereal, ambrosia-like finishing with a haunting floral note. It is one of the mildest honey in the world.

Therapeutic action: it cleanses the liver, regulates the intestine, and is anti-inflammatory for the respiratory system. It is the best choice for diabetics due to its high, but not excessive, fructose content.

Linden Honey: 500g - $13.75(CAD)

Linden Honey has slightly yellow colour, nice lime aroma and rather mild flavour. It crystallizes fast attaining almost white colour. Linden Honey is very popular in Europe prized for its delicious taste and calming properties.

It differs from other sorts of honey because of its sedative and antiseptic qualities. It is commendable in cases of anxiety and insomnia and can be used in the cases of the cold and flu.

All flowers from Provence Honey: 500g - $13.75(CAD) out of stock!

All flowers from Provence honey is exactly what it sounds like. Derived from a variety of wild flowers (this year it is mostly Heather flowers) which are blooming during the summer months. It's a thicker honey and the taste varies from year to year. It has a delightful taste, is reddish brown colour with a soft butter texture.

Earthy and pleasant, this honey is excellent on toast, cheese, and as a base for sauces and marinades.

Chestnut Honey: 500g - $13.75(CAD)

The nectar of chestnut blossoms, it is smooth, dark and rich, with the woodsy undertone of chestnut and a bittersweet tinge, the smell is strong and pungent. It is true connoisseur's honey, its robust flavor marries well with cheeses and wine. It is excellent for sweetening coffee without altering the flavour and spread on bread and butter at breakfast.

Its special properties are beneficial to those suffering from anemia, fatigue and asthenia.

Rosemary Honey: 500g - $13.75(CAD)

Very pale, almost white, with a faint plant-like scent. Rich and fragrant, it melts beautifully on the tongue, turning creamy and then disappearing in seconds. Herbaceous notes cut the sweetness, revealing layers of true honey and honeycomb flavor far beyond just "sweet".

Stimulates hepatic functions, advised also in case of asthma and of digestive difficulties. Has been known since Roman times as a liver cleanser.

Sunflower Honey: 500g - $13.75(CAD)

Sunflower Honey is bright yellow, not very sweet, dry, with an aroma of pollen, slightly herbaceous. It has a lively, pleasant taste, and is often called the traditional honey. Sunflower honey always has a creamy quality and a fine texture, which is easy to spread.

Sunflower fields are a real flower paradise for bees, as the sunflower produces a lot more nectar than usual flowers. In folk medicine this type of honey is used for treatment of heart diseases.

TASMANIAN HONEY:

(Tasmania is clean, green and free of bee diseases so our honey is 100% pure!)

Leatherwood Honey (the world's best honey!): 750g - $18.75(CAD)

A typical comment about Leatherwood Honey -“This is the best honey I've ever tasted!”. Connoisseurs of fine food around the globe continue to recognise Leatherwood Honey as one of the finest and rarest honey in the world. It is known for its unusual flavour and its complex lingering palate. It has a very unique aroma, some describe it as a spicy type of smell and it would be absolute heaven on toast or in some teas. Luxury in a jar!

The healthy vitality contained in this truly natural food, produced as it is from the wilderness forests where no form of pollution exists.

The nectar yield of Leatherwood trees is correlated to the age of the tree. Young Leatherwood trees are a poor nectar source. Research has shown that trees under 75 generally don't flower at all and the most prolific flowering trees are those that 175 to 210 years old and trees. Unheated and packed raw.

Meadow Honey: 400g - $8.75(CAD)

The open woodlands and natural pastures of Northern Tasmania yield a rich and varied honey from clover, blackberry, thistle, wildflower. These scents are captured in a mild, subtle and delicate honey with a lingering, fresh flavour that appeals to all tastes. You will find out that Meadow Honey has a superb, very smooth, creamy taste and is easily spread on bread, biscuit, toast.

A delicate honey with a sweet, floral flavour. Unheated and packed raw.

Christmas Bush Honey: 250g - $6.75(CAD)

Despite its name, the Christmas Bush generally flowers in the early summer and is fairly rare due its low numbers and inaccessibility.

This “Special Reserve” honey is amber in color and tastes of sweet almonds. Unheated and packed raw. Christmas Bush Honey is soft and mellow with overtones of Marzipan. It is honey with a mild delicate character and a very smooth finish.

Eucalyptus Honey: 400g - $9.75(CAD)

Tasmanian Eucalyptus Honey is creamed and mildly sweet honey that has an herbal flavor with what some describe as a fruity aftertaste. Occasionally, but not always, if you are especially perceptive, you can taste the slightest bit of menthol flavor as an after note. Our Eucalyptus Honey has a surprisingly smooth flavor and deep scent. Unheated and packed raw.

It is recommend using this honey as a protection against colds.

"Honey Nouveau":

Ginger Honey: 400g - $11.75(CAD)

Chocolate Honey: 400g - $9.75 out of stock!(CAD)