Short answer: Jarrah honey is produced from nectar collected from Jarrah trees, Eucalyptus marginata, native to south-west Western Australia. It is typically dark amber with a smooth, distinctive flavour and may be labelled using Total Activity, or TA, grading.
A honey connected to Western Australian forests
Jarrah, Eucalyptus marginata, is a tree closely associated with south-west Western Australia. When Jarrah flowers, beekeepers can place hives within reach of the blossom and bees collect nectar that becomes a distinctive regional honey.
Flowering conditions and seasonal variation affect every natural harvest, so colour, aroma and texture can vary between batches.
Colour and flavour
Jarrah honey is commonly described as deep amber, smooth and less sharply sweet than some lighter honeys. Its forest origin gives it a different sensory profile from Manuka honey, which is often more aromatic and herbaceous.
Flavour descriptions are a guide rather than a guarantee: honey is an agricultural product, and no two harvests are perfectly identical.
How Jarrah honey may be graded
Jarrah products may display a Total Activity rating. TA is a laboratory activity measurement that can include peroxide and non-peroxide components. It is not the same measure as the MGO concentration used on Manuka honey.
When shopping, compare like with like: TA with TA, and MGO with MGO. The number should be accompanied by clear origin, weight and seller information.
Choosing a Jarrah honey
Look for a product that states its Western Australian origin, net weight, grade and current availability. Australian Honey Co. is preparing its Jarrah collection; detailed product pages will be published when confirmed inventory and product information are ready.
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.