Manuka honey is graded by its MGO (methylglyoxal) content, the natural compound that sets Manuka apart from everyday honey. The number on the label is measured in milligrams per kilogram. The higher the number, the more concentrated the MGO, the rarer the harvest and the bolder the honey.
So which rating is right for you? It comes down to how you'll use it and what you want to spend. Here's how our range stacks up, from everyday pantry Manuka to the rarest jars we've ever pulled from the bush. New to Manuka? Start with what makes Manuka different.
Quick guide
Rating |
What it's like |
Best for |
30 to 100 MGO |
Everyday Manuka, mild and great value |
Toast, tea, porridge and the family pantry |
250 MGO |
Sweet with a savoury tea tree note |
Starting a daily spoonful |
500 MGO |
Richer and more intense |
People who want a stronger Manuka |
750 MGO |
Bold, rich, our most popular high grade |
The best balance of strength and price |
1400 to 2250 MGO |
Extremely rare, tiny harvests |
Collectors and serious Manuka fans |
30 to 100 MGO: everyday Manuka
Our entry grades are the ones to keep in the pantry. They're mild and smooth, with just a hint of that Manuka tea tree character, and they're priced for everyday eating. Spread it on toast, stir it through porridge or yoghurt, or blend it into a smoothie. They come in jars and in 1kg and 3kg tubs for the true honey lovers.
Shop 30 MGO, 85 MGO or 100 MGO.
250 MGO: the everyday step up
Our 250 MGO Manuka is delightfully sweet with a slight savoury note from the tea tree. It's where a lot of people start their Manuka ritual: one level teaspoon a day, straight off the spoon.
500 MGO: high grade
At 500 MGO you're into high grade territory. The flavour is richer and more intense, and it's the pick for anyone who wants a stronger daily spoonful. Many of our regulars take a small, level teaspoon each morning, on its own.
750 MGO: our most popular high grade
750 MGO is our most popular high grade Manuka, and for good reason. It's bold, rich and unmistakably Manuka, and it hits the sweet spot between strength and price. One level teaspoon a day is how most people enjoy it.
1400 MGO: rare and remote
1400 MGO is a very rare honey. It comes from remote, hidden stands of Leptospermum that take serious bush knowledge to find, and a harvest this strong only comes around every 5 to 10 years. When it's gone, it's gone.
2250 MGO: the pinnacle
Our Limited Edition 2250 MGO is the rarest Manuka we've ever offered, presented in a premium gift box. Find out why 2250 MGO is so rare, or shop the Limited Edition.
How to enjoy your Manuka
- One level teaspoon a day (about 5g) is how most Manuka fans take it, often first thing in the morning.
- Great value per spoonful: at a teaspoon a day, a 250g jar lasts around 50 days.
- Keep it warm, not hot: stir it into drinks once they've cooled a little, and store the jar in the pantry, not the fridge.
- Not for babies: honey, including Manuka, isn't recommended for children under 12 months.
Still deciding? Read All About Manuka Honey, check our Manuka Honey FAQs, or shop the full Manuka range.
