What is genuine monofloral Manuka honey?

Many claim to be ‘mono-floral’ but what does this really mean?

The ability to produce a high-grade, monofloral Manuka honey puts King Island Pure Manuka in a truly unique and advantageous position. Bees are highly selective, meticulous, and deliberate creatures. They instinctively seek out nectar and pollen sources that appeal to them, following an entirely natural and organic process.

But creating a quality Manuka honey comes down to the Manuka tree and its flowers, much more so than the bees themselves. No offence to our hard-working little guys!

Interestingly, the Manuka tree and its delicate flowers are generally considered unattractive to bees. If there are any other floral sources available within a 5 km radius of the hive, the bees will always opt for those instead of the Manuka blossoms, even if the Manuka trees are just a few meters away.

This absence of alternative floral sources gives King Island a major advantage over Manuka forests in New Zealand. 

On King Island, the Manuka tree is the absolute sole provider of nectar for the bee colonies. As a result, from late October through early February, when the Manuka trees come into bloom, the bees have no choice but to gather nectar exclusively from these flowers. 

This guarantees that King Island Manuka honey is a purely monofloral, organic honey that remains untainted by other floral influences. The ability to produce such a high-purity honey is exactly what premium buyers seek — and it is precisely what King Island Pure Manuka is dedicated to delivering.

The groundbreaking research conducted by Professor Peter Molan brought global recognition to the exceptional medicinal qualities of Manuka honey. Derived solely from the nectar of Manuka tree flowers, this extraordinary honey stands apart from conventional varieties. The unique geographical location of King Island ensures that Manuka flowers are the only available nectar source for bees, allowing for the production of an authentically pure and organic Manuka honey unlike any other.

King Island’s pristine environment, defined by its deep southern location, strong oceanic winds, fresh, clean air, and pure, unpolluted rainfall, creates the perfect conditions for nurturing healthy bee colonies. With no competing floral sources and a naturally thriving Manuka forest, King Island offers an ideal setting for producing one of the purest, most potent and organic Manuka honeys available today.