Steens Monofloral Mānuka Honey

Steens Monofloral Mānuka Honey is a premium honey product harvested from the Mānuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium) indigenous to New Zealand. This specific product carries a UMF 15+ rating and an MGO (Methylglyoxal) level of 515+, which are globally recognized standards for measuring the potency and authenticity of Mānuka honey. Steens is notable for their 'raw' processing method, where the honey is minimally processed to retain its natural enzymes and nutritional profile.

The brand was founded by Paul and Sheryl Steen in the North Island of New Zealand in the early 1980s. Unlike many commercial honey brands that source from various independent beekeepers, Steens maintains control over the entire supply chain from hive to jar. The company is particularly well-known for their transparency initiatives, allowing consumers to trace their specific jar of honey back to the hive location using a code on the packaging.

Today, Steens remains an independent, family-led business headquartered in Masterton, New Zealand. They manage thousands of hives across both the North and South Islands and export their products to premium retailers worldwide. The brand represents a vertical integration model where beekeeping, harvesting, and packaging are all centralized within the original founding company.