Mountain Beech Honey

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Tasting Notes

Earthy * Wild Berries * Honeysuckle

Harvested from ancient mountain beech forests surrounding Mt Lyford, this rare honeydew honey offers a rich, complex flavour unlike traditional floral honeys. Less sweet and naturally full-bodied, Mountain Beech Honey delivers notes of malt, caramel and forest nectar, making it a favourite among food lovers, chefs and honey connoisseurs.

Collections: Alpine Honey, Pantry & BBQ, Shop Honey, Special Reserve Honey Vendors: Mt Lyford Honey SKU: MB500

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Also called honeydew honey or Beech Forest honey, our Mountain Beech Honey is made not from flowers, but from the sap of native beech trees. Bees collect the sweet dew excreted by tiny scale insects — a rare alpine delicacy.

es — while not rated by MGO, Beech Honey is rich in oligosaccharides and antioxidants, giving it mild antibacterial and prebiotic qualities. It’s a gentle immune support option. Scientific testing conducted by Massey University even suggests Mountain Beech honey is higher in antibacterial than Manuka honey!

The deep colour and bold taste come from its high mineral content and forest origin. Its richness reflects the untouched New Zealand wilderness where it’s harvested.

It has a lower glucose content and higher antioxidant levels than floral honeys, making it a better choice for those watching their sugar intake — but always consult your doctor first.

Our bees collect beech honeydew from high alpine forests. We never feed them sugar or shift them artificially — each jar captures the unique flavour of untouched mountain ecosystems.