Quick answer

To sweeten tea with Mānuka honey, stir it into warm (not boiling) tea after brewing, using about 1 teaspoon per cup. Start with less and adjust to taste, as Mānuka honey is sweeter than regular honey. Avoid adding it to boiling water to preserve its beneficial compounds.

Why choose Mānuka honey for tea?

Mānuka honey offers a rich, earthy sweetness that complements both black and green teas without overpowering them. Unlike refined sugar or artificial sweeteners, it brings subtle floral and herbal notes that pair especially well with caffeine-free tisanes. Our Mānuka honey is 100% pure, sourced from New Zealand with an MGO 550+ rating, meaning it retains the potent compounds that make it a wellness staple. Just remember to store it below 77°F and avoid giving it to infants under 12 months.

How to sweeten tea with Mānuka honey

  1. Brew your tea first: Prepare your tea as usual—hot or iced. Let it steep fully and remove the leaves or bag. Common mistake: Adding honey before steeping can alter extraction. Wait until after steeping.
  2. Cool the tea slightly: Let the tea cool to below 140°F (60°C) before adding honey. Boiling water can degrade Mānuka honey's beneficial enzymes. Checkpoint: The tea should be warm, not steaming. Test with a clean finger—it should feel hot but not scalding.
  3. Stir in Mānuka honey gradually: Start with ½ to 1 teaspoon per cup. Stir thoroughly until dissolved. Taste and add more if needed. Common mistake: Adding too much at once. Mānuka honey is sweeter than clover honey, so a little goes a long way.
  4. Pair with complementary flavors: Mānuka honey pairs well with earthy teas like black or green tea, and with herbal blends like chamomile or mint. Try it with the Herbal Blend Sampler Pack for variety. Pro tip: For iced tea, stir honey into warm tea first, then pour over ice to ensure even mixing.

Product facts

  • Mānuka Honey: Mānuka honey is 100% pure, sourced directly from New Zealand with an MGO 550+ rating. Not suitable for infants under 12 months. Store below 25°C/77°F. Glyphosate Residue Free. The high MGO rating ensures you're getting a potent honey that adds both sweetness and wellness benefits to your tea ritual.
  • Herbal Blend Sampler Pack (Caffeine Free): Experience a variety of tisanes and caffeine-free blends in one sample set. Each tin brews approximately 5-7 servings. Includes blends like Apricot Escape, Lavender Chamomile, Rose, French Lemon Ginger, and Pacific Coast Mint. Pairing Mānuka honey with caffeine-free herbal blends lets you explore flavor combinations without caffeine interference, perfect for evening relaxation.