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New Zealand Native Botanicals Honey collection Set 3 x 40g

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Honey has a natural affinity with tea, in this unique collection we have selected our favourite tea and honey pairings. This collection pack provides tasting notes and tea pairing suggestions that will delight your senses.

These New Zealand-only varieties make the ideal present for any honey enthusiast. Manuka, Pohutukawa, and Kamahi honey are included in three hand-packed glass jars. This assortment of native New Zealand honey varieties is the ideal present for any food enthusiast and is derived from the distinctive New Zealand landscape.

  • Pohutukawa HoneyLight cream-colored, slightly salty, mild and floral, with a balanced sweetness. It is recommended to be mixed with ricotta cheese and eaten with fruit compote, or with hard cheeses such as pecorino
    • It has no peculiar taste and goes well with sweets and dishes.
  • Kamahi Honey: Buttery golden in colour, this honey is aromatic and has a smooth, creamy texture.
    • Its flavour is reminiscent of palm sugar, so it is recommended as a sweetener for spicy dishes such as Thai cuisine. It is also delicious in salad dressings.
  • Manuka Honey: A robust assertive honey, complex, intense with rich toffee and caramel flavours and coconut, woody notes.
    • The robust, assertive flavours of Manuka Honey pair perfectly with full bodied rich Assam, Ceylonn or English breakfast style tea with milk. Deliciously soothing in lemon and ginger tea where the sharp citrus notes are complimented by the deep richness of the honey. Pair with pure green tea for a restorative and satisfying drink!

3 x 40g net jar
Made in New Zealand

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J. Friend & Co New Zealand Native Botanicals Honey collection Set 3 x 40g - Aotea Wellness
  • J. Friend & Co New Zealand Native Botanicals Honey collection Set 3 x 40g - Aotea Wellness
J. Friend & Co New Zealand Native Botanicals Honey collection Set 3 x 40g - Aotea Wellness

Frequently Asked Honey Questions

1

What is so special about Manuka honey?

Manuka honey is special because of limited quantity. Manuka trees grow mostly in New Zealand and only flower for a few weeks every year (2-6 weeks approximately) so there is a limited time and quantity for it to be made. Most importantly, there are those health benefits Manuka honey is famous for. Manuka honey is all natural consisting of antioxidants.

2

How do you take Manuka honey and which honey should you take?

People consume Manuka honey in many ways. Here are a few ways to consume Manuka honey:

  1. consume one or two teaspoons of raw honey daily for good health.
  2. Stir into your favourite tea or water or drinks.
  3. Use it to naturally sweeten smoothies. Remember, honey is almost twice as sweet as sugar.
  4. Combine with oil and vinegar for a salad dressing.
  5. Use it as a face wash to help improve skin health!
3

What are the differences between UMF and MG?

UMF and MG are two individual grading indicators systems of the concentration of some of the bioactive chemical compounds found in Manuka honey in any given sample of the stuff. Bioactive chemical compounds, when applied to your skin or digested in your digestive tract, are able to give your body unique assistance in resisting infection, improving skin health and aiding digestion.