Sweet As Summer with Rātā Honey
The New Zealand native Rātā tree is an iconic part of the Kiwi culture, classic New Zealand landscape and biodiversity. A source of food and shelter for critical pollinators and native birds, the trees are an important part of our native forests.
The honey we get from the nectar of the Rātā trees is hard to come by, a delicacy because of the rare blooming season.
Native Rātās only produce flowers every 3-4 years and in some cases every 7 years. But when they are in full bloom, it is a magnificent, awe-inspiring sight. The bright red flowers light up the landscape in a stunning contrast against blue summer skies across the coastal and mountain ranges of New Zealand.
Smooth and Buttery Native Honey
Rātā honey is a light, creamy honey with a unique, slightly salty taste and a fine, velvety texture, which definitely makes it easier to eat straight from the jar. Our certified organic Rātā honey comes from remote areas along the West Coast of the South Island, such as the Otira Gorge.
Which is where we have tucked away our beehives, to make the most of the scarce blooming season, so we can harvest only the very best honey.
Honey lovers fall hard and fast in love with the taste and subtle fragrance. Rātā honey is an iconic taste of New Zealand.
Cooking and Baking with Rātā Honey
There are lots of ways to use and enjoy Rātā honey in baking and cooking; it’s easy to add to drinks and drizzle over fruit for lunch box snacks.
Here are some ideas on how to use it in your kitchen.
- Glazed over roast vegetables like kumara, swedes and carrots
- The perfect sweetener for baking, sweet treats and desserts
- Swirled into hot and cold drinks in winter and summer
- Great for a post-workout energy boost
- Add into smoothies, spread onto toast or drizzle onto grilled bananas with a sprinkling of nuts for an instant pick-me-up.
Benefits of Rātā Honey
Rātā Honey is packed with anti-inflammatory properties from the high polyphenol content.
Polyphenols are naturally found in fruits and plants like blueberries and blackcurrants that help your body manage inflammation and oxidative stress.
Making it the perfect cold and flu support to soothe sore throats and boost your immune system all year round.
It’s a great natural energy booster to get you through those afternoon slumps and a great way to replenish your energy after sport. Just add a spoonful to your water bottle to take to the gym.
Brimming with healthy enzymes that support digestive health, it also has a high antioxidant content, which helps your body fight free radicals.
Try organic Rātā Honey
Experience something a little bit different and try our organic Rātā honey if you haven’t already. Available in 250g, 500g and 1kg jars. Use the batch code on each jar to trace your honey to the individual beehive your honey came from. Tell us what you love about it and share with us your favourite way to eat and enjoy it.
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