Short answer: Enjoy Manuka honey in the same simple ways as other honey: from the spoon, on toast, over oats or yoghurt, or stirred into a warm drink. Start with a small amount and choose a grade whose flavour and price suit you.
Drizzle it over breakfast
A small drizzle adds sweetness and Manuka character to toast, porridge, oats, pancakes or yoghurt. Add it just before serving so you can adjust the amount to taste.
Stir it into a warm drink
Let tea or warm water cool to a comfortable drinking temperature, then stir in the honey. Lower MGO grades may taste gentler, while higher grades can bring a more concentrated Manuka flavour.
Enjoy it straight from the spoon
Tasting a small amount on its own is the clearest way to notice the honey's aroma, sweetness and texture. The MGO number is a grade, not a serving instruction, so choose the amount according to personal preference and dietary needs.
Keep the jar ready for everyday use
Close the lid after serving, use a clean dry spoon and store the jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Natural crystallisation can be softened by gently warming the closed jar in warm water.
Food information, not medical advice
These are serving ideas for a sweet food, not treatment recommendations. Honey is not suitable for infants under 12 months.
Sources and further reading
Information notice: This article provides general food and product information, not medical advice. Honey is not suitable for infants under 12 months; see Healthdirect's infant safety information.