Bees forage on fragrant white clover at Mt Lyford

Wild Clover Manuka Honey

$22.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Coconut • Pear • Botanical Mānuka

Sometimes nature has plans of its own.

One unusually wet flowering season changed the course of this honey. Heavy rainfall reduced the Mānuka nectar flow, encouraging our bees to forage the alpine white clover flowering throughout the meadows surrounding Mt Lyford. The result was an unexpected partnership that produced a honey unlike any other in our collection.

Although each season tells a different story, Wild Clover & Mānuka Honey remains predominantly Mānuka. The first harvest produced an unusually high proportion of white clover nectar, creating a beautifully soft, flowing honey. The following season returned to a stronger Mānuka character, bringing richer herbal notes, natural crystallisation and a higher MGO testing at 169+ MGO.

The first taste is unexpectedly delicate, opening with coconut and ripe pear before a whisper of toffee gives way to the unmistakable botanical character of wild Mānuka. As the flavour develops, the herbal finish lingers gently, revealing the honey's evolving personality and reminding you that no two seasons are ever quite the same.

Some harvests become favourites. Others become memories. This one became both.

Sensory Profile

Sweetness

Floral

Herbal

Earthy

Caramel

Aroma

Fresh botanical Mānuka with subtle orchard fruit notes.

Colour

Deep amber.

Palate

Naturally crystallising with a rich, scoopable texture.

Tasting Notes

Delicate coconut and ripe pear open the tasting experience, followed by faint toffee sweetness before the botanical herbal character of wild Mānuka gradually takes over. Rich, intriguing and beautifully balanced, it tells the story of a truly remarkable season.

Why It's Special

Created by nature during an exceptionally wet season, when our bees gathered nectar from both wild Mānuka and alpine white clover.

Forage

Hillside Mānuka and fragrant white clover flowering in alpine meadows of Mt Lyford.

Perfect Pairing

Fresh sourdough, breakfast pastries, yoghurt, soft cheeses and by the spoonful.

Harvest Location

White clover meadows and fragrant alpine mānuka high country.

🍀What’s the benefit of clover blended with Manuka?

Clover adds a soft coconut sweetness that balances the robust medicinal tones of Manuka. You get a delicious daily honey with a hint of wellness punch from wild Manuka nectar.

Is this good for everyday use?

Yes, this is a versatile honey, ideal for toast, tea, or smoothies with the natural benefits of raw Manuka.

Why was this honey made in a rainy season?

Our Wild Clover and Manuka honey was born from a uniquely wet season. Manuka flowers were scarce, but our alpine white clover flourished. The result is a rare blend crafted by nature’s hand, not ours.

What does it taste like?

Expect a coconut and pears with botanical herbal Manuka notes. A complex flavour perfect for those new to artisan honey.

Does clover honey have any health benefits?

Clover honey is reported to be naturally rich in antioxidants, enzymes, and anti-inflammatory properties. With wild Manuka, it creates a potent honey that supports digestion, soothes sore throats, and may help reduce seasonal allergies. Our latest batch has a stronger Manuka presence, making it ideal for those seeking everyday wellness with a therapeutic edge.

Why does Wild Clover & Mānuka Honey vary from one harvest to another?

Because we never blend our honey, every harvest reflects the conditions of that season. The first harvest contained an unusually high proportion of alpine white clover nectar after heavy rainfall reduced the Mānuka nectar flow, producing a softer, more flowing honey. The following season returned to a stronger Mānuka character with higher MGO, richer herbal notes and natural crystallisation. Both are authentic expressions of the same landscape.