Frequently Asked Questions

Manuka honey is produced by bees pollinating and collecting the nectar from the Manuka flower, (Leptospermum scoparium) native to New Zealand. The honey produced from Manuka flowers is quite dark, viscous and bears chemical traces of the plant harvested.

Genuine Manuka Honey has an aromatic, medium sweetness, delightful nutty profiles, and a subtle and welcome bitter aftertaste. Pure Manuka honey has been described as much “earthier” than conventional sweeter honey.

Yes, PURITI Manuka honey is 100% raw and completely unpasteurised.

Manuka Honey contains high levels of the naturally occurring compound, methylglyoxal (MGO). This bioactive ingredient has been linked to specific antimicrobial properties. MGO is thought to be the major contributor to Manuka honey’s non-peroxide activity.

There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of pure Manuka honey, ranging from taking a spoonful as a daily supplement to a natural sweetener in hot drinks such as peppermint tea. Many have also enjoyed drizzling manuka honey on pancakes, waffles, or toast or replacing a small amount of sugar with manuka honey in baked goods.

The UMF™ Four Factor Quality Assurance Test independently certifies the factors that matter and summarises them in a single figure. It validates the potency, authenticity, freshness, and purity of Manuka honey while certifying the genuine UMF™ rating of each batch.

In short, it depends on your situation. Higher grade Manuka honey contains a higher concentration of key markers Leptosperin, DHA and Methylglyoxal (MGO), which typically increases the richness in taste and darkness of Manuka Honey. Typically, higher UMF™ strength ranges are better for more targeted use.

Unique Manuka Factor -UMF™ is the most comprehensive, independently certified, internationally-recognised quality
assurance system for New Zealand Manuka honey. It’s designed to validate Manuka
honey potency, authenticity, purity, shelf life, and freshness for honey producers, brands, customers, and consumers worldwide. The UMF™ grading system appraises the natural markers found in Manuka.

Manuka honey should be stored away from direct sunlight, not exposed to direct heat and never frozen. Manuka honey also doesn’t expire; it will last well beyond its best before date if stored properly. We recommend consuming your honey within three years of opening for health and safety purposes.

We ship internationally and ship throughout New Zealand.

United States & Worldwide Shipping

Free Express Shipping for orders over $100
$30.00 Express Shipping for orders under $100 

Please allow 7-14 business days for delivery. We use carrier DHL International. All orders are safe & securely packaged. Tracking confirmation will be sent with your shipping confirmation.

New Zealand wide shipping

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$10.00 Express Shipping for orders under $100 

Please allow 3-7 business days for delivery. We use carrier Post Haste for New Zealand orders. All orders are safe & securely packaged. Tracking confirmation will be sent with your shipping confirmation.

If you have any questions about shipping or delivery, please email us at enquiries@puriti.co.nz. We'd be happy to help. Find out more about our Returns Policy.

Yes we do. We ship to almost every country worldwide.

United States & Worldwide Shipping

Free Express Shipping for orders over US$100
US$20 Express Shipping for orders under US$100 

Please allow 7-14 business days for delivery. We use carrier DHL International. All orders are safe & securely packaged. Tracking confirmation will be sent with your shipping confirmation.

You can find out all information about our returns and refunds policies here