We’ve been beekeeping for over 34 years so we know a thing or two about honey. Subjecting our Manuka to high temperatures just isn’t in our thinking. You will not find us cranking up the heat to 70C (168F) and creaming our honey. Studies have shown that the flavonoids and enzymes which give Manuka it’s unique qualities are damaged through these heating processes. Most commercial honeys are creamed this means that the honey is processed twice and the natural crystals are melted out to give it a smooth consistency. Steens honey is raw & unpasteurised this means that the natural crystals are retained.

RAW COLD PRESSED MANUKA: Steens Manuka honey is unique to other Manuka honeys as it isn’t heated to high temperatures unlike creamed honeys. We cold press our Manuka honey the use of a proprietary process, meaning our Manuka honey is processed at hive temperatures (36C / 96F) ensuring that the nutritional properties, plant phenols, flavonoids and enzymes are retained in our honey. We have been the use of science to continually refine this process for over 30 years.

UMF CERTIFIED: The UMF grade is well recognised as the mark of real Manuka honey, as it identifies the unique organic compounds responsible for the stable anti-bacterial activity found in Manuka. Products claiming to be manuka honey but not showing a UMF rating are unlikely to be genuine. Buying UMF rated Manuka honeys protects you from honey with little or no really useful health value (steadily labelled ‘active’ or ‘bio-active’).

Steens UMF Licence number is #2204.

BEEBREAD: Bee bread is plant pollen that is taken into the hive by the bees. The bees add extra enzymes, microbial secretions and honey to pollen stored within the honeycomb. It then undergoes a lactic acid fermentation process which breaks down the hard-outer shell of plant pollen, making it easier for humans to digest. It is widely recognised as a nourishing and complete, natural food.
UMF 15 (MGO 514) – UMF grading measures the levels of 4 different markers in Manuka including NPA, MGO and Leptosperin and is the only true test of REAL Manuka honey – Our Manuka honey is independently tested and UMF certified
RAW MANUKA HONEY – Unpasteurised and minimally processed to verify the honey delivered to you is just as nature intended – Raw and untouched
BEE BREAD – A naturally occurring mix of bee pollen, probiotics, enzymes and honey – Our unique filtering keeps this superfood in our honey
TRACK AND TRACE – You’ll be able to trace your honey back to source the use of the trace code found on the label – We trace our honey back to the land not just the factory
RESEARCH BACKED – The advantages of Manuka are well researched by universities and industry bodies and is advisable by health professionals