Manuka Honey

• Packager:         Y.S. Eco Bee Farms, 2774 N. 4351 Rd., Sheridan, Illinois, 60551 USA Tel: 800-654-4593       http://www.ysorganic.com

• Nectar Origin:   New Zealand
• Color:                Dark Amber
• US Grade:         Grade A.
• Filtration:           Raw.
• Price:                 I was given this as a gift (thanks, Nancy Case).  This honey is available from various sources on the Internet for about $32.00/pound. 
• Background:               Manuka hone comes from the tea tree in New Zealand.  Medicinal claims are made about this honey, which has led to a grading system: 0-5 means unique Manuka factors are not present; 6-9 means low levels; 10-15 are useful levels; and 16 and up are high levels.
• Flavor:   I've had Manuka honey before and this batch doesn't look like the glimmering gold-speckled honey I've had before.  It is a dark, reddish brown.  I think one of the reasons Manuka honey is marketed with medicinal claims (this jar says to use a half tablespoon daily) is that it tastes like a medicine.  This one is recognizable as a Manuka honey, but it surprised me with its strong molasses and licorice flavor notes.