{"title":"Steens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/8788\/6953\/files\/Screenshot_2026-08-25_at_3.33.55_PM.png?v=1787629024\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"48\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteens is a New Zealand family-owned Mānuka honey  brand with more than 40 years of beekeeping experience and a truly distinctive approach to extraction. Unlike conventional Mānuka honey, Steens uses its proprietary Crushed Wholecomb Technology™, crushing the whole honeycomb and removing only the wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means the honey remains genuinely raw and unpasteurised, with no fine filtering and no heating above natural hive temperatures. The result is a rich, textured Mānuka honey that retains naturally occurring bee pollen, bee bread, enzymes and honey crystals — with up to 15 times more bee pollen than leading brands. Every jar is fully traceable from hive to jar for exceptional provenance and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"steens-umf-20-raw-manuka-honey-225g","title":"20+ UMF Raw Mānuka Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteens UMF 20+ Raw Mānuka Honey is quite different from most premium Mānuka honeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using fine filtration and conventional heat processing, Steens uses its proprietary Crushed Wholecomb Technology™. The whole honeycomb is crushed and the wax removed, helping retain naturally occurring bee bread, bee pollen, enzymes and honey crystals from within the comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteens reports that its wholecomb extraction process delivers up to 15 times more bee pollen than leading Mānuka honey brands, contributing to the honey's distinctive texture, aroma and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honey is raw and unpasteurised and is not heated above naturally occurring hive temperatures during extraction or packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUMF 20+ \/ MGO 830+ places this firmly among the higher-strength certified Mānuka honeys. Each batch is independently tested for authenticity, quality and potency under the UMF certification system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour is deep and earthy with a gentle sweetness, while Steens' naturally occurring honey crystals give it a distinctive melt-in-the-mouth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Steens difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCrushed Wholecomb Technology™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens crushes the complete honeycomb and removes only the wax rather than using fine filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRaw \u0026amp; unpasteurised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe honey isn't creamed, pasteurised or exposed to temperatures above those naturally occurring in the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUp to 15× more bee pollen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens' extraction method has been shown to retain substantially more naturally occurring bee pollen than conventional extraction methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFrom beekeeper to jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens is vertically integrated, with its own hives, beekeepers and extraction facility, allowing greater control over provenance and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTraceable to the hive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomers can use the batch information to trace their honey back to its hive location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMore than 40 years of beekeeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens is a New Zealand family beekeeping business founded by Paul and Sheryl Steens, with an emphasis on bee welfare, responsible beekeeping and raw honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste \u0026amp; texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, earthy Mānuka character with gentle sweetness and Steens' distinctive naturally occurring melt-in-the-mouth honey crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% New Zealand monofloral Mānuka honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy straight from the spoon or as part of your daily routine. It can also be stirred into warm — rather than very hot — drinks or added to food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore upright at room temperature below 25°C and away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for infants under 12 months of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steens","offers":[{"title":"225g","offer_id":54036517290298,"sku":"steens20","price":189.89,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":54036517323066,"sku":"steens21","price":322.19,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/8788\/6953\/files\/steens-umf-20-manuka-honey_2_55bd33f6-eb33-44df-a17c-1ed1b0a38f44.png?v=1789009822"},{"product_id":"steens-umf-15-raw-manuka-honey-225g","title":"15+ UMF Raw Mānuka Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteens 15+ UMF Raw Mānuka Honey combines meaningful Mānuka strength with a smooth, approachable flavour designed for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Steens’ Ritual Collection, this UMF 15+ honey is positioned as a mid-strength Mānuka for a regular daily routine. With MGO 515+, it offers a substantial certified Mānuka grade while remaining smooth and easy to enjoy straight from the spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Steens particularly different is its proprietary Crushed Wholecomb Technology™.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of using fine filtration and conventional heat processing, Steens crushes the whole honeycomb and removes only the wax. 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