Wild Mānuka Honey 500+ MGO

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Size
Herbal * Burnt Caramel * Earthy

An intensity all its own.

Harvested from wild Mānuka growing across the remote alpine hillsides surrounding Mt Lyford in North Canterbury, our Wild Mānuka Honey 500+ MGO is an exceptionally intense expression of New Zealand Mānuka.

Naturally raw, cold extracted and never blended, this golden honey has a formidable character. Intensely herbal, assertive and leaning towards bitter, it offers powerful herbal notes, burnt caramel undertones and a long, lingering finish. The sweetness takes a back seat, revealing a complex and uncompromising flavour for those who appreciate Mānuka beyond the familiar.

Raw. Minimally filtered. Unmistakably wild.

We use double filtration rather than finer triple filtration, retaining more of the honey's natural character. As a result, minute particles of naturally occurring propolis may be visible, and some jars contain soft, goopy pieces of Mānuka sugar crystals. These natural variations are part of the individual character of minimally processed honey.

Produced in small seasonal batches from wild Mānuka on Mt Lyford's remote alpine hillsides, every jar reflects our commitment to producing honey as nature intended.

  • 525+ MGO — independently tested methylglyoxal rating

  • 100% New Zealand Mānuka honey

  • Naturally raw and cold extracted

  • Never blended

  • Never heat treated

  • No sugar feeding during honey production

  • Minimally filtered using double filtration

This is not a honey for those seeking gentle sweetness. It is for those who appreciate intensity, complexity and the distinctive character of high-MGO Mānuka.

Uncompromising by nature. Intense by character. Unmistakably Mt Lyford.

Natural variations in colour, texture, crystallisation and visible particles may occur between jars.

Sensory Profile

Sweetness
Floral
Herbal
Earthy
Caramel
Aroma

Aroma

Powerfully aromatic with intense herbal Mānuka notes.

Colour

Colour

Golden to Medium Amber.

Palate

Palate

Dense, concentrated and long lingering.

Tasting Notes

An uncompromising expression of wild Mānuka. Intense herbal notes lead, followed by deep burnt caramel complexity and earthy undertones. Assertive and leaning towards bitter, the flavour builds to a long, lingering finish with very little perceived sweetness. This is a bold, distinctive honey for those who appreciate the most intense character of New Zealand Mānuka.

Why It's Special

Why It's Special

High in naturally occurring MGO, with an intensely herbal character and minimal filtration to preserve natural character.

Botanical Source

Forage

Wild Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) blossom from the alpine landscapes surrounding Mt Lyford.

Perfect Pairing

Perfect Pairing

By the spoonful, stirred into hot tea, or wherever an intense Mānuka character is desired.

Origin

Harvest Location

Remote alpine hillsides densely covered in wild Mānuka surrounding Mt Lyford.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our products

Manuka honey has been found to support wound healing, minor burns, and skin conditions due to its potent antibacterial strength.

Manuka honey has been found to have superior therapeutic benefits with elevated MGO levels.

Each batch of Manuka honey is lab tested for MGO levels, authenticity, and purity by an accredited New Zealand laboratory.

You can take Manuka honey daily for wellness support. With MGO ratings above 300, the taste becomes bitter. With our raw Manuka honey, the higher the MGO rating, the more potent it is, and many reserve it for when their body needs a serious immune boost.

Never. Our honey is raw and naturally aged over time to achieve high MGO levels – no shortcuts, no heat.