Started in 2008 by Jeremy Friend & Sharyn Woodnorth, J. Friend and Co produce a boutique range of single flower organic honeys sourced from New Zealand's diverse landscape. Working with our passionate artisan beekeepers, J. Friend and Co source the very beb single flower honey from some of the country's mob spectacular native plants & settings – from the vibrant red Pohutukawa on the beautiful coabal Coromandel Peninsula to ancient isolated Manuka forests found on the Web Coab to the untamed fields of Central Otago Thyme.
What makes our honey unique? Terroir – ‘Taste of Place’ The essence of a honey is dictated by the terroir (from the French word for earth), describing the unique combination of geographic location, climate, soil and temperature that give each honey its complex composition and individual personality. As in winemaking, terroir dramatically affects the flavour profiles of the honeys produced.
CarboNZero certified Our honey is the first honey in the world to achieve carboNZero certification. This certification meets ISO 14067 standard. The carboNZero programme is independently audited and is owned by the New Zealand government. Our GHG emissions re measured, managed, reduced, (where possible) and any remaining unavoidable emission mitigated – last year we purchased credits in a wind farm power project
Certified Organic Absolutely no chemicals are used on the land where our hives are located, (bees fly within a 3km radius from their hive so this surrounding land must be chemical free), nor are any chemicals used to treat the hives or during the processing of our honey. Our honey is never overheated, blended or micro filtered.
Single Vintage Each jar of our honey states the date in which it was harvested. We do not blend honey collected from different seasons, (even honey from the same varietal) as honey collected from a particular year has its own unique flavour, colour and texture profile.
Beekeeper we work in partnership with artisan beekeepers. Their name is proudly displayed on each jar of our honey.
Single Origin Each jar of honey is harvested from one particular floral source, from a particular year and from a specific region- never blended. This information is printed on each jar.
Traceability Each jar of our honey can be traced back to its source, vintage, region and beekeeper via our website.
Processing Technique In line with the organic standard our honey is extracted and processed at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees celsius. This ensures that all naturally occurring enzymes in the honey are kept alive, (if the honey is heated above 45 degrees the beneficial properties, flavour and texture of the honey will be affected). Honey stored in the hive is also kept at below 40 degrees celsius.
Creaming process Creamed honey is 100% pure honey – 100% natural – nothing extra is added. Most honey crystallises over time, (with the exception of Beechwood Honeydew Honey which naturally remains smooth and syrupy). The creaming process was developed in New Zealand and results in a creamy smooth textured honey which will not granulate. The honey is kept at a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees celsius and gently stirred for up to 5 days. This process reduces the length of the honey crystal chains and creates a softer, smoother honey.
Filtering Process Our honey is filtered so it retains all its natural textural properties. We run our honey through a large mesh filter to remove any dead bees or large impurities which would interfere with the enjoyment of our honey
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160g/5.6 oz net
160g/5.6 oz net
beekeeper
beekeeper
Derek
Douglas
Manuka Honey
lees valley, canterbury
Kamahi Honey
coastal rainforest, westport
J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan Manuka Honey is dark
J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan Kamahi Honey is a pale
amber in colour. It is a complex, intense and chewy honey with rich toffee and caramel flavours and coconut, woody, nutty notes. This honey has a slightly bitter lingering finish and a very smooth pleasant texture.
buttery golden colour. It is a smooth honey with a lanolin aroma and a herbal, slightly nutty flavour with rich, malty and smoky notes.
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weight
weight
160g/5.6 oz net
160g/5.6 oz net
beekeeper
beekeeper
Ernest
Ernest
White Clover Honey ida valley, central otago
Wild Thyme Honey
butchers dam, central otago
J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan White Clover Honey from Central Otago is a
J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan Wild Thyme Honey from Central Otago is
creamy white fudge like honey. It has lovely coconut, pineapple and lightly herbal and citrus flavours. It has distinc barnyard or sweaty notes making it a unique honey that is surprisingly enjoyable!
an intensely flavoured, bold and aromatic honey, often referred to as the Gorgonzola of honey. It is caramel in colour with an intense aroma and savoury flavour with heathery, grassy and woody notes with a hint of lanolin.
AWARD WINNER 2011
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weight
160g/5.6 oz net
160g/5.6 oz net
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beekeeper
Lorraine
Shayne and Andrea
Beechwood Honeydew Honey mount thomas, oxford
Pohutukawa Honey
ongahi, coromandel peninsula
J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan Beechwood Honeydew Honey is a true
J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan Pohutukawa Honey from the Coromandel
connoisseur’s honey. It is a naturally dark amber liquid honey, resembling golden syrup, with a bold pungent nose. It has floral and rose flavours with earthy undertones and hints of vanilla and malt.
Peninsula is a pale golden colour. It is well-balanced, lightly floral and sweeter than your average Pohutukawa honey. A honey of outbanding quality, the flavour is clean, earthy and resembles sweet butterscotch.
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weight
weight
160g/5.6 oz net
160g/5.6 oz net
beekeeper
beekeeper
Derek
Northern Rata Honey jacksons, west coast
Creamy white in colour, delicate but interebing, J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan Northern Rata Honey is mellow and buttery with a smooth creamy finish. Not overly sweet and with hints of earthy mushroom notes. Its diverse flavour profile makes it a great all round honey suitable for a variety of culinary purposes.
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Gary
Manuka Honey Active 10+ addisons flat, westcoast
J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan Manuka Honey Active 10+ is dark amber in colour. It is a complex, intense and chewy honey with rich toffee and caramel flavours and coconut, woody, nutty notes. This honey has a slightly bitter lingering finish and a very smooth pleasant texture.
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weight
160g/5.6 oz net
160g/5.6 oz net
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beekeeper
Andrea and Shane
Lucy and AJ
Vipers Bugloss Honey
muzzle station, clarence valley J.Friend and Co, NZ Artisan Vipers Bugloss Honey from the Clarence Valley on Muzzle Station is a rich buttery colour. It is a sweet, delicate honey with a distincive vanilla tabe, light pollen and floral notes. Mild enough for mob cooking it will add delicate honey flavours to any dish, sweet or savoury.
Rewarewa Honey
port charles, coromandel A wonderfully deep coloured honey with an aroma of fresh walnuts, spice and malted caramel. The flavour is rich, robust and malty with a hint of bitterness in the after taste. Rewarewa Honey has a slightly savoury character that would lend itself well to cooking and is the perfect choice for people who like a strong honey flavour without overwhelming sweetness. Its robust character matches well with full flavoured, aged cheddar or nutty flavoured cheese.
AWARD WINNER 2011
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weight
weight
160g/5.6 oz net
340g/12 oz net
beekeeper
beekeeper
Shayne and Andrea
Shane, Andrea and Steve
Christmas Pohutukawa Honey ongahi, coromandel peninsula
Raw Honeycomb Honey waihaorunga, south canterbury
Known as the iconic Kiwi Christmas tree and unique to New Zealand, the Pohutukawa's vibrant crimson red flowers bloom from November through to January. Our special limited release Christmas Pohutukawa honey is of outstanding quality, the floral notes are balanced perfectly by sweet butterscotch flavours and provide the ideal accompaniment to the festive season!
The liquid honey stored within the comb is vibrant sunshine yellow in appearance with a fresh citrus aroma. A delicate flavour with hints of pineapple and tangy citrus notes. Delicious served with an assortment of fresh fruit such as apples, grapes or figs. Also a perfect partner for tangy salty cheeses such as feta and goats milk cheese or stronger varieties such as Parmesan or Pecorino’
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weight
340g/12 oz net
340g/12 oz net
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beekeeper
Bruce and Ross
Gary
Raw Honeycomb Honey medbury, north canterbury
Raw Honeycomb Honey karamea bluffs, westcoast
The December 2011 harvest of this honeycomb produced an absolute standout! A wonderfully dense, chewy textural honey. Delicate aroma and flavour at first but then explodes with all the warm butter and brown sugar characteristics of butterscotch. Melt onto hot dark rye or grainy bread or serve with bananas pan fried in a little butter and a big dollop of whipped cream. Also a good match for nutty cheese such as gruyere or aged Gouda’
Initially savoury with spicy notes, particularly caraway, finishing with intense golden syrup sweetness. Perfect on hot crunchy toab so the wax softens in the heat; equally bunning as a dessert with fruit and good ricotta. The ultimate addition to a cheeseboard, partnered with sharp, nutty and salty cheeses such as brong blues or masdaam.
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Collection Pack Trios
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NZ Native Botanicals Collection
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Featured in this certified organic collection: Kamahi Honey, Manuka Honey and Pohutukawa Honey. This collection contains its own set of three hand packed glass jars. A detailed description of each varietal contained in this set, the origin of each honey and serving suggestions are enclosed in this collection pack.
Cheese Pairing Collection
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Featured in this certified organic collection: Wild Thyme Honey, Blue Borage Honey and Kamahi Honey. This collection contains its own set of three hand packed glass jars. A detailed description of each varietal contained in this set, the origin of each honey and serving suggestions are enclosed in this collection pack.
weight 3 x 40g/1.4 oz net
Health and Vitality Collection Featured in this certified organic collection: Beechwood Honeydew Honey, Manuka Honey Active and Wild Thyme Honey. This collection contains its own set of three hand packed glass jars. A detailed description of each varietal contained in this set, the origin of each honey and serving suggestions are enclosed in this collection pack.
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