Southern Rata Honey

Southern Rātā Honey – Luxury Native New Zealand Honey

By Mountain Gold Honey

Discover the exceptional taste and rarity of Mountain Gold Southern Rātā Honey, one of the most highly prized native New Zealand honeys. Harvested from the limited flowering season of the Southern Rātā tree, this honey is a true treasure of New Zealand’s southern forests.

Character & Flavour

Southern Rātā Honey is very light in colour with a silky, buttery texture and a soft, fruity aroma. Its flavour is exceptionally delicate and refined, making it perfect for:

Gourmet cooking and baking
Pairing with fine cheeses
Enjoying as a luxurious natural spread

Its rarity and refined taste make Southern Rātā Honey a coveted choice for honey connoisseurs, offering a taste of New Zealand’s untouched natural landscapes.

The Southern Rātā Tree (Metrosideros umbellata)

Southern Rātā is a native evergreen tree that thrives in the cooler regions of New Zealand. Its scarlet flowers bloom for a limited season, producing nectar that is rich in flavour yet exceptionally delicate.

Mountain Gold carefully harvests this nectar to ensure the honey retains its natural purity, aroma, and texture, reflecting the pristine forests from which it comes.

Quality & Authenticity

Mountain Gold Southern Rātā Honey is:

100% Pure, Natural New Zealand Honey
Sourced exclusively from native Southern Rātā forests
Processed in a Halal-certified, export-grade RMP facility
Laboratory tested to preserve its natural qualities

Nothing is added, nothing removed — just pure native nectar from New Zealand.

Product Highlights

Very light-coloured, silky-smooth texture
Soft, fruity aroma with a delicate, refined flavour
Rare and highly prized
Ideal for gourmet cooking, baking, and cheese pairing
Native Southern Rātā floral source
Halal-certified and export-grade quality
Brand: Mountain Gold Honey
Origin: New Zealand

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