ZEA Gourmet

  • What is Kunzea Honey?

    One of the rarest varieties of honey in the world, Zea Gourmet Kunzea Honey is organically harvested from happy bees foraging in the remote and pristine wilderness of North-East Tasmania and Flinders Island. Here at Zea, we are one of the first in the world to supply this native honey that has b...

  • What Are the Benefits of Kunzea Honey?

    Boasting a smooth, buttery consistency and delightfully sweet taste, this refined, singular harvest has been left unaltered going straight from the hive to your home. Here are some of the core benefits Zea Gourmet Kunzea Honey: ✓ 100% Raw Tasmanian Honey ✓ Organic and GMO-Free ✓ Independently T...

  • What Makes Kunzea Honey so Unique?

    Kunzea Honey is one of a kind! It is one of the first times honey has been produced from the pollen of the Kunzea Ambigua plant. It is organically harvested from bees foraging in the remote and pristine wilderness of Flinders Island, Tasmania. It is a nutritional, multi-floral honey and has a de...

  • What is 100% Raw Honey?

    Raw Honey has not been significantly heated or filtered after being extracted from the hive. Honey naturally contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The less processed the honey the more likely it will contain its natural goodness. Unfiltered Honey may be cloudy and crystallise over time.

  • Where is Kunzea Honey Produced?

    Zea Gourmet Kunzea Honey is 100% Australian made and produced. In fact, it is sourced from one of the most remote and pristine locations in Australia - on Flinders Island, Tasmania in the Bass Straight. Our honey is ethically harvested once a year in Spring from bees that pollinate the native Ku...

  • What is the Difference Between Kunzea and Manuka Honey?

    Kunzea Honey is produced from bees that harvest from the Kunzea Ambigua plant. This is the same species that Kunzea Oil is produced from. It is native to Tasmania and the costal regions of southeast Australia. While Manuka Honey is produced by bees that harvest from the Leptospermum Scoparium pl...

  • Why Do You Not Have an MGO or UMF rating?

    MGO and UMF ratings have been specifically developed for Manuka Honey and is not applicable to other medicinal honeys. We are in the early stages of conducting research into the medicinal properties of Kunzea Honey and excited to see the results we can uncover.

  • Does Kunzea Honey Have the Same Benefits as Other Zea Kunzea Products?

    Kunzea Honey is very new to the scene and there is not enough research around Kunzea Honey to say what the benefits are. While it's most likely that Kunzea Honey is very similar to Manuka Honey in what benefits it can offer, it is not going to have the same anti inflammatory or pain relief benefi...

  • Why Has my Honey Crystallised and How Do I Liquify It?

    Our honey is 100% Raw. This means that they are cold harvested and have not been heat-treated (pasteurised), so they still contain all of the naturally occurring good bacteria and enzymes. It does mean, however, that the honey will harden/ crystallise when exposed to cooler temperatures <15°C,...

  • Can I have Honey Shipped to New Zealand?

    Unfortunately, due to strict custom laws, we are unable to send our honey to New Zealand. Honey is a high biosecurity risk for New Zealand. It can bring in harmful pests and diseases that can affect our bee populations. If honey is part of your order and you are sending it to New Zealand, pleas...