Build your immunity, one spoonful at a time.
When the seasons turn, reach for Manuka. Here's what to take, when to take it, and what the habit actually feels like.
Which Manuka honey should I take this season?
Start with a daily spoonful of UMF™ 15+ to 20+ every morning, straight off the spoon or on toast. When the season hits, step up to UMF™ 24+ to 26+ for a few days. For the rarest, most concentrated grade, there is UMF™ 28+. Not for babies under 12 months.
Winter has a rhythm. So does your honey.
Not every day of winter feels the same, so not every spoonful needs to be the same either. Three grades, three moments — that's the whole system.Three grades, three moments — that's the whole system.
UMF™ 15+ to 20+
The everyday spoonful, straight off the spoon or on your toast. One every morning, all season long. This is the habit that holds everything else together.The everyday spoonful, straight off the spoon or on your toast. One every morning, all season long.
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UMF™ 24+ to 26+
You know the weeks. This is when you reach for a higher grade for a few days and give yourself more of what makes Manuka, Manuka.You know the weeks. Reach for a higher grade for a few days and give yourself more of what makes Manuka, Manuka.
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UMF™ 28+ · MGO 1450+
Our most concentrated grade in the range, and the rarest. For the weeks when only the very best will do.
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Every grade shares the same provenance and testing. As the UMF™ number climbs, so does rarity, potency and price.
Manuka works best as a habit, not a rescue.
The people who get the most from it take it every single morning, without thinking about it. Here is what that looks like as the season goes on.Here is what that looks like as the season goes on.
You settle into the routine and it quickly becomes the easiest, nicest part of your morning.
You stop thinking about it. Many people notice steadier energy and a more settled gut.
Your daily ritual is doing its quiet work in the background, and you head into the coldest weeks feeling more resilient.
The whole household is covered, and the season stops knocking you sideways the way it used to.
Four people who work here. Four winter rituals.
All parents know how bad the daycare and school bugs can be in winter. When sickness hits, everything gets thrown off — suddenly you're behind on work and the routine that usually holds everything together turns to chaos. When we feel something coming on, we up the UMF™ or MGO. The kids love the UMF™ 20+, and I'll pop a packet in their lunchboxes.When sickness hits, everything gets thrown off. When we feel something coming on, we up the UMF™ or MGO. The kids love the UMF™ 20+, and I'll pop a packet in their lunchboxes.
Her tip: Start kids on a UMF™ 15+ and work up if you need to.
Being active is non-negotiable for me. In winter the days get shorter and colder and motivation can dip, so I make sure I'm giving my body everything it needs. On mornings I train, I'll have a spoonful on my overnight oats or toast. On rest days I'll take it on an empty stomach, since it supports the microbiome in my gut.On mornings I train, I'll have a spoonful on my overnight oats or toast. On rest days I'll take it on an empty stomach, since it supports the microbiome in my gut.
Her tip: A higher MGO for a few days when the week is heavy.
My ritual is simple, and it's the same all year round. A daily spoonful of UMF™ 24+ on an empty stomach. It supports my immunity, supports my gut and gives me a lift every morning.My ritual is simple, and it's the same all year round. A daily spoonful of UMF™ 24+ on an empty stomach.
Her tip: Share it — she now supplies her parents, who travel a lot.
Through winter my skin gets so dry — heat pumps running constantly indoors, it feels unavoidable. My go-to ritual, alongside my daily spoonful, is a weekly Manuka honey mask. It leaves my skin feeling smooth and refreshed.Through winter my skin gets so dry. My go-to ritual, alongside my daily spoonful, is a weekly Manuka honey mask.
Her tip: Anything above UMF™ 20+ for the mask.
The weekly Manuka mask, in three steps.
- 1Cleanse your face. Make sure it's properly clean.
- 2Apply a thin layer of Manuka honey — anything above UMF™ 20+.
- 3Leave it, then remove with a warm cloth. Follow with your moisturiser or serum.
Stock up before the season turns.
Have it on hand before you need it. The bigger jar means no one runs out mid-season.The bigger jar means no one runs out mid-season.
The everyday grade in the bigger jar — UMF™ 15+, 500g. One spoonful each, every morning.
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A step up for two — UMF™ 20+ in the 500g jar, so neither of you runs out mid-season.
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What UMF™ rating is best for a daily spoonful?
Most people start with UMF™ 15+ (MGO 514+) or UMF™ 20+ (MGO 829+) every morning, with UMF™ 10+ (MGO 263+) as a lighter everyday option. For a richer jar when the season hits, step up to UMF™ 24+ or 26+. Every grade is independently tested for MGO and authenticity.
Does Manuka honey support the immune system?
Manuka honey is a food, not a medicine. A daily spoonful as part of a balanced diet is a simple everyday ritual. Lab research has looked at its MGO and natural antioxidants, but research in people is still limited, so enjoy it alongside the basics: sleep, a varied diet, movement and fresh air.
How can I tell if Manuka honey is real?
Look for the UMF™ mark with a licence number on the label, check it is packed in New Zealand, and prefer a stated UMF™ grade over vague words like "active". Every one of our jars is UMF™ certified and batch traceable, and we are a Top Pick in ConsumerLab 2025.
Should Manuka honey go in hot tea?
Let your tea cool to a comfortable sipping temperature, around 40°C, before stirring in a spoonful. Boiling water will not make honey unsafe, but gentle warmth keeps its rich flavour and thick texture at their best. A spoonful in warm water with lemon is one of the most popular daily rituals.
Can children have Manuka honey?
Yes, from 12 months old. Children can enjoy a smaller spoonful on toast, in porridge or stirred into warm milk. Never give honey to babies under 12 months. Honey is a natural sugar, so it is best enjoyed with a meal and followed by brushing teeth. Ask your doctor if your child has any allergies.
How should I store Manuka honey in the UAE heat?
Keep it in a cupboard at room temperature with the lid closed, away from direct sunlight and heat. It does not need the fridge, which makes honey thick and hard to spoon. Use a clean, dry spoon each time and it keeps for years. Small changes in colour or texture over time are natural.
When should you not take Manuka honey?
Do not give honey to babies under 12 months, and avoid it if you are allergic to bees, pollen or honey. It is a natural sugar, so check with your doctor if you manage diabetes or your blood glucose. Because it is a food, not a medicine, see a doctor about anything that worries you or lasts more than a few days.
