At Tahi we believe nature is our greatest asset and it's a guiding principle for all of Tahi's activities. Instead of following normal commercial beekeeping practices, the bees are not fed sugar syrup or chemicals and never go on orchard visits where they pick up pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and other toxins. Whilst these normal beekeeping techniques might make 'commercial sense' since sugar is cheaper than honey, and orchardists pay beekeepers to pollinate their crops, these practices lead to weakened hives and contaminate the honey.
Tahi Manuka honey is never blended with honey from hives that are not under Tahi stewardship to maintain exceptional quality in each jar. The honey is raw (unpasturized), undamaged and minimally filtered for maximum goodness the way honey should be.
The super taste, aromatic smell and thick gooeyness comes from the fact that this honey has been treated with care.
Manuka honey is known for its superior antibacterial qualities. The UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) rating shows the relative effectiveness of Manuka honey for inhibiting bacterial growth in direct comparison with the antiseptic phenol. The higher the UMF number the greater the antibacterial effects. Tahi is a licence holder of the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) and follows their strict guidelines, quality standards, audits and evaluation from accredited laboratories. The UMF trademark is your guarantee that you are buying genuine New Zealand Manuka honey.
Tahi has planted more than 250,000 native trees to restore the habitat. A decade ago there were fewer than 20 bird species at Tahi Estate, there are now at least 69, 23 of which are rare or threatened. The beautiful label is a celebration of this success. Purchasing Tahi Manuka honey assists in this effort. Tahi is a founding member of the Zeitz Foundation and has been recognised with several awards for sustainable business practices. Nature is our business.
- WINNER of Best Luxury Honey in the world in 2020, every jar of our Certified Mānuka Honey UMF 8+ (MGO 182+) is independently tested and certified to assure you the highest quality. We use the UMF trademark, the golden standard for Mānuka Honey. It is the only measurement that takes the three signature compounds that are key to guarantee Mānuka honey's quality and authenticity (Leptosperin, DHA, and MGO) unlike others that use words “Factors” or “Bio-Active” with numbers like 12, 16 or “24+”.
- RAW & NATURAL - Our pure Mānuka Honey is harvested in remote, pristine regions of New Zealand (far from spraying), meaning raw honey that is 100% natural, unpasteurized, no added water, sugar, chemicals or preservatives. GMO, BPA, glyphosate and GE free, with no antibiotics to retain all its natural properties.
- HEALTH SUPERFOOD - Mānuka Honey's natural live enzymes and researched benefits have led many nutritionists and health practitioners to recommend it. Enjoy this superfood raw by the spoonful, as a spread, or mix it into smoothies or juice as part of your daily health routine. Do not overheat or the natural properties may be affected.
- FULLY SUSTAINABLE - Tahi was awarded the most sustainable business in New Zealand 2020. 100% of our profits go directly into Conservation projects, Community and Culture. We have restored and protected more than 34,444,500ft² of land back to its native habitat. Planting more than 430,000 native trees and restoring 5,381,000ft² of essential wildlife wetlands.
- ETHICALLY PRODUCED - As a New Zealand family owned business, our honey is sustainably produced and packaged in Northland, New Zealand. Our production and packaging facility uses 100% renewables with solar panels on the roof. Tahi's honey is carbon negative and biodiversity positive.
- TASTE - A well-balanced honey-smooth, sweet and creamy with a clean, pure finish and a delightful Mānuka ‘tang’ that’s unique to our remote, untouched, coastal location in Northland, New Zealand.
- WINNER of Best Luxury Honey in the world in 2020, every jar of our Certified Mānuka Honey UMF 8+ (MGO 182+) is independently tested and certified to assure you the highest quality. We use the UMF trademark, the golden standard for Mānuka Honey. It is the only measurement that takes the three signature compounds that are key to guarantee Mānuka honey's quality and authenticity (Leptosperin, DHA, and MGO) unlike others that use words “Factors” or “Bio-Active” with numbers like 12, 16 or “24+”.
- RAW & NATURAL - Our pure Mānuka Honey is harvested in remote, pristine regions of New Zealand (far from spraying), meaning raw honey that is 100% natural, unpasteurized, no added water, sugar, chemicals or preservatives. GMO, BPA, glyphosate and GE free, with no antibiotics to retain all its natural properties.
- HEALTH SUPERFOOD - Mānuka Honey's natural live enzymes and researched benefits have led many nutritionists and health practitioners to recommend it. Enjoy this superfood raw by the spoonful, as a spread, or mix it into smoothies or juice as part of your daily health routine. Do not overheat or the natural properties may be affected.
- FULLY SUSTAINABLE - Tahi was awarded the most sustainable business in New Zealand 2020. 100% of our profits go directly into Conservation projects, Community and Culture. We have restored and protected more than 34,444,500ft² of land back to its native habitat. Planting more than 430,000 native trees and restoring 5,381,000ft² of essential wildlife wetlands.
- ETHICALLY PRODUCED - As a New Zealand family owned business, our honey is sustainably produced and packaged in Northland, New Zealand. Our production and packaging facility uses 100% renewables with solar panels on the roof. Tahi's honey is carbon negative and biodiversity positive.
- TASTE - A well-balanced honey-smooth, sweet and creamy with a clean, pure finish and a delightful Mānuka ‘tang’ that’s unique to our remote, untouched, coastal location in Northland, New Zealand.
