Reviews
Independent reviews of every manuka honey brand worth your money. We test, taste, and rate each one on potency, traceability, and value.
Roundup
Real Manuka honey can be expensive, but verified-potency jars exist at the lower price end. The brands here are all UMFHA-certified or carry verified MGO numbers, and all retail under $50.
Roundup
Authentic Manuka honey comes from New Zealand. The brands here are all New Zealand-headquartered, MPI Manuka Honey Definition compliant, and either UMFHA-certified or carry verified MGO labelling.
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UMF 20+ is the premium tier of Manuka honey. The brands here all carry MGO 829 mg/kg or higher, are UMFHA-certified, and have been tested in our lab against their labelled claims.
Roundup
Independent picks from every brand we have tested. Sorted by editorial rating, price-per-MGO, and potency. Real UMF and MGO data, real prices, no marketing math.
Roundup
The Manuka honey market has a documented authenticity problem: international demand outpaces genuine production by several to one. Here is the buyer's guide to telling real Manuka from convincing fakes, with examples of the verified-real brands.
Roundup
For daily use as a sweetener or wellness staple, the UMF 5+ to UMF 14+ range is where price and potency balance. These are the jars we keep stocked for everyday use.
Roundup
Amazon is the most-used channel for Manuka honey purchases in the US, but it also hosts a high volume of counterfeit and unrated jars. The brands here have all been verified for UMFHA certification and are sold via the brand's authorized Amazon storefront.
Manuka Doctor
Evaluating Manuka Doctor Honey? Our in-depth Manuka Doctor is an in-depth manuka doctor. Honey review cuts through the hype to reveal its real-world benefits and flavor. We have scrutinized this acclaimed New Zealand Manuka honey, from its antibacterial properties to its caramel undertones, so you can make an informed decision, without the sweetness of exaggerated claims. [...]
Steens
Steens UMF Manuka in a 340 g jar is one of the best mid-tier values on the US market. UMFHA-certified, raw, MGO, and the larger jar size brings the per-gram cost down meaningfully.
Comvita
Manuka Honey comes from the nectar of the flower of the Manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) which is native to New Zealand. It is this very nectar and the bees that pollinate it that give this honey its unique properties. What is unique to Comvita Manuka Honey UMF is [...]
Happy Valley
With over 50 years in the honey business, Happy Valley is a proud member of the UMF community in New Zealand. The family-run business believes in little human interference for thriving beehives. Thus, they promise to provide the best Manuka honey, and our review of Happy Valley UMF [...]
Wedderspoon
Even though Wedderspoon does not have UMF or MGO certifications, it has earned an honorary spot on our list due to its unique features and markers such as the KFactor. The propriety KFactor developed by Wedderspoon holds much significance in Manuka honey, and we will dive deep into it [...]
New Zealand Honey Co.
New Zealand Honey Co. Raw Manuka Honey UMF is an ultra-high-grade and probably the most powerful Manuka honey on the planet. Equivalent to MGO, New Zealand Honey Co. Raw Manuka Honey UMF introduces a new premium high-strength Manuka honey class. The company has grown [...]
Egmont
Egmont's UMF jar is a lab-verified MGO Manuka honey from a Taranaki producer. UMFHA-certified and premium-tier. Here is what the jar delivers and how it compares.
Manuka Health
Manuka Health MGO is a popular and highly sought-after Manuka honey. Founded in 2006 in New Zealand, Manuka Health is a brand that has deep knowledge and understanding of the science behind Manuka honey. With ten years of scientific research and partnerships all over the globe, the company [...]
Kiva
While there are many outstanding Manuka honeys currently on the market, no other brand has been ranked as the number one Manuka honey as often as Kiva UMF Manuka Honey. With over 1500 raving accounts of happy users available online, Kiva comes out on top. And this is [...]
Manukora
Originating from New Zealand, Manukora is an established Manuka honey producer with its roots planted in 1998. The company has been delivering high-quality products that have changed people’s lives around the world. To no surprise, Manukora sources their products from beautiful, isolated locations of East Cape which are untouched [...]
Comparison
NZ Honey Co. focuses on a small range of high-grade jars. Comvita produces across the full UMF range and dominates US retail. Specs head-to-head.
Comparison
Manuka Health uses the standard UMF certification. Wedderspoon uses its own KFactor system. Specs and grading systems side by side.
Comparison
Two of the most-bought Manuka honey brands in the US, ranked side by side on the four metrics that matter: UMF rating, MGO content, retail price, and cost-per-gram-of-MGO.
Comparison
Manukora is the upstart direct-to-consumer brand with blockchain-traced sourcing. Comvita is the 50-year incumbent with the largest UMFHA-certified production line. Specs side by side.