{"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. This helps retain naturally occurring bee bread, bee pollen, enzymes and honey crystals from within the comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteens reports that this extraction process results in up to 15 times more bee pollen than leading Mānuka honey brands, helping give the honey its 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 15+ \/ MGO 515+ is independently tested and certified for authenticity, purity and potency under the UMF grading system.\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 is not pasteurised and is not heated above naturally occurring hive temperatures during extraction or packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUp to 15× more bee pollen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens’ wholecomb 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 has its own hives, beekeepers and extraction facility, giving it greater control over provenance, quality and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTraceable to the hive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomers can use the trace code on each jar to follow the honey back to its New Zealand origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMore than 40 years of beekeeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens was founded by Paul and Sheryl Steens and has more than four decades of experience in ethical and sustainable New Zealand beekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhy choose UMF 15+?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteens positions UMF 15+ as its mid-strength daily ritual honey. It is an excellent choice for customers looking for a meaningful step up in Mānuka grade while still wanting a honey they can enjoy regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste \u0026amp; texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft earthy notes meet smooth caramel tones, with Steens’ signature melt-in-the-mouth honey crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a rich yet approachable Mānuka with a naturally smooth, caramelly character.\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 as part of your daily routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be stirred into a smoothie, drizzled over oats or cereal, spread on toast, or dissolved in cold or warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid adding premium raw Mānuka honey to very hot liquids if you want to minimise unnecessary heat exposure.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":54031091138874,"sku":"steens15","price":88.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/8788\/6953\/files\/steens-umf-15-manuka-honey-225g.png?v=1788901262","url":"https:\/\/manukahoneyofnz.com\/products\/steens-umf-15-raw-manuka-honey-225g","provider":"Manuka Honey of NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}