Honeydew honey is one of New Zealand’s most distinctive and lesser-known honey styles. Unlike floral honeys made from nectar, honeydew honey is produced when bees collect sweet secretions from native forest insects feeding on trees. The result is a darker, richer honey that reflects the depth and complexity of New Zealand’s forest ecosystems.
This honey is bold and full-bodied, with deep malty notes, subtle caramel undertones, and a gentle mineral finish. Less sweet than traditional floral honeys, honeydew honey appeals to those who enjoy a more savory, complex flavor profile. Its naturally smooth texture and lingering finish make it especially enjoyable by the spoonful or paired with strong cheeses, whole-grain breads, and robust teas.
Produced by Springbank Honey, this honeydew honey is carefully harvested and handled to preserve its natural character, offering a true expression of New Zealand’s unique landscape and biodiversity.
Honeydew honey is just one example of the diverse honey styles produced in New Zealand. From floral Manuka and clover honeys to darker, forest-derived varieties like honeydew, each reflects different environments and foraging conditions. To learn more about how these honeys compare, explore our guide to the unique flavors of New Zealand honeys.
Springbank
The company is a family run business just to a larger scale, and really values the family values and environment which makes Springbank Honey a really great place to work. An awesome team of highly dedicated beekeepers and honey production staff extracts all their honey and processes honey to supply orders for both the local market and for exportation. They also source honey from all over New Zealand, to supply our amazing high quality Manuka honey. The beehives are all located in the beautiful and sometimes challenging terrain of northern Canterbury, on the same sites as it original started on over 70 years ago, producing both organic and non-organic Manuka, Honeydew, Clover, and more.
My new favorite honey.
My new favorite honey.