In my journey through the enchanting world of Manuka honey, I found myself increasingly drawn toward the more potent varieties, seeking both the depth of flavor and a stronger promise of health benefits. This pursuit led me to explore UMF 15+ Manuka honey, a grade that stands on the cusp of high potency, offering a balanced synergy of taste and therapeutic qualities. Consider it the Goldilocks zone for enthusiasts ready to step up from the introductory grades without venturing into the territory of the most intense options available. So, let’s get started!
1. Comvita Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: Comvita
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: MGO 50+ (Multifloral), UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 10+ (MGO 263+), UMF 18+ (MGO 696+), UMF 20+ (MGO 829+) and UMF 25+ (MGO 1200+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Non-GMO, Gluten-free
Certifications: UMF, HACCP Certified, The Fernmark License, MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $56.99.
Rating: 8.2/10
2. Comvita Manuka Honey UMF 18+
Brand: Comvita
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: MGO 50+ (Multifloral), UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 10+ (MGO 263+), UMF 15+ (MGO 514+), UMF 20+ (MGO 829+) and UMF 25+ (MGO 1200+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Non-GMO, Gluten-free
Certifications: UMF, HACCP Certified, The Fernmark License, MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 18+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $79.99
Rating: 8.2/10
3. New Zealand Honey Co. Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: New Zealand Honey Co.
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 10+ (MGO 263+), UMF 20+ (MGO 829+), UMF 24+ (MGO 1122+), UMF 26+ (MGO 1282+) and UMF 28+ (MGO 1450+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Kosher, Halal, Gluten-free, Non-GMO, Dairy-free
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, The Fernmark License, MPI Registered Exporter, FSC Certified
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $38.88.
Rating: 8.1/10
4. Manuka Health Manuka Honey UMF 16+
Brand: Manuka Health
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: MGO 30+, UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 6+ (MGO 115+), UMF 10+ (MGO 263+), UMF 13+ (MGO 400+), UMF 18+ (MGO 700+) and UMF 22+ (MGO 950+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, The Fernmark License, BRCGS Certified, MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 16+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $54.49.
Rating: 8/10
5. Manuka Health Manuka Honey UMF 18+
Brand: Manuka Health
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: MGO 30+, UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 6+ (MGO 115+), UMF 10+ (MGO 263+), UMF 13+ (MGO 400+), UMF 16+ (MGO 573+) and UMF 22+ (MGO 950+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, The Fernmark License, BRCGS Certified, MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 18+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $89.99.
Rating: 8/10
6. Manukora Manuka Honey UMF 16+
Brand: Manukora
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: MGO 50+, MGO 100+, MGO 200+, MGO 850+, MGO 1000+ and MGO 1123+
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, FSC Certified
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 16+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $55.
Rating: 8/10
7. PURITI Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: PURITI
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 5+ (MGO 100+), UMF 8+ (MGO 200+), UMF 10+ (MGO 300+), UMF 20+ (MGO 850+), UMF 25+ (MGO 1200+) and UMF 31+ (MGO 1722+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, Secure Exports Scheme (SES), MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $49.99.
Rating: 7.9/10
8. Steens Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: Steens
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: MGO 40+, MGO 85+, MGO 120+, UMF 10+ (MGO 263+), UMF 22+ (MGO 971+), UMF 24+ (MGO 1122+) and UMF 27+ (MGO 1359+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Vegan, Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, The Fernmark License, Secure Exports Scheme (SES), MPI Registered Exporter
Price: A 7.9-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $49.49.
Rating: 7.8/10
9. Egmont Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: Egmont Honey
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: MGO 50+ (Multifloral), UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 10+ (MGO 263+), UMF 18+ (MGO 696+), UMF 20+ (MGO 829+), UMF 25+ (MGO 1200+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Vegan, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, The Fernmark License, MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $59.60.
Rating: 7.5/10
10. Egmont Manuka Honey UMF 18+
Brand: Egmont Honey
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: MGO 50+ (Multifloral), UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 10+ (MGO 263+), UMF 15+ (MGO 514+), UMF 20+ (MGO 829+), UMF 25+ (MGO 1200+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Vegan, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, The Fernmark License, MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 18+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $65.
Rating: 7.5/10
11. Tahi Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: Tahi
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 5+, UMF 10+, UMF 20+, UMF 23+ and UMF 25+
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, The Fernmark License, London International Honey Awards
Price: An 8.81-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $62.99.
Rating: 7.4/10
12. WildCape Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: WildCape
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 8+ and UMF 10+
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Vegan
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, The Fernmark License, MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $39.
Rating: 7.3/10
13. Kiva Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: Kiva
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 10+ (MGO 260+), UMF 20+ (MGO 850+) and UMF 24+ (MGO 1122+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $39.
Rating: 7.1/10
14. Melora Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: Melora
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 8+ (MGO 185+), UMF 10+ (MGO 263+) and UMF 20+ (MGO 850+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Kosher, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, MPI Registered Exporter
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $45.
Rating: 7.1/10
15. Happy Valley Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: Happy Valley
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 5+ (MGO 83+), UMF 10+ (MGO 260+), UMF 20+ (MGO 850+) and UMF 24+ (MGO 1122+)
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, Glyphosate Residue Free, Safe Quality Food (SQF), The Fernmark License
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $36.
Rating: 7.1/10
16. Haddrell’s of Cambridge Manuka Honey UMF 16+
Brand: Haddrell’s of Cambridge
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 5+, UMF 10+, UMF 13+, UMF 20+, UMF 22+ and UMF 25+
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Halal, Non-GMO, Kosher
Certifications: UMF, RMP verified, London International Honey Awards, Safe Quality Food (SQF)
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 16+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $85.
Rating: 7.1/10
17. Manuka South Manuka Honey UMF 15+
Brand: Manuka South
Type: Monofloral
Other Grades Available: UMF 5+, UMF 10+, UMF 20+, UMF 24+ and UMF 32+
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Dietary Compliance: Halal, Non-GMO
Certifications: UMF, The Fernmark License
Price: An 8.8-ounce jar of UMF 15+ rated Manuka Honey is priced at approximately $48.
Rating: 6.8/10
