All varieties of honey boast some antiseptic qualities, but Manuka Honey is far superior to other types, hence its slightly steeper price tag. Health food store owners, Nick Shutts and Nigel Morris, are claiming the benefits of Manuka Honey make the few extra pounds a worthwhile investment, inviting their valued customers to experience the many benefits of the product for a highly competitive price.

New evidence confirms that a single teaspoon of the superfood per day could help ward off cold and flu viruses, with many people who buy Manuka Honey claiming it to have been a preventative when they felt an illness coming on. Manuka honey can also be used to fight tooth decay, or to soothe pain from ulcers.

Similarly, customers who regularly buy Manuka Honey will notice a reduction in gastrointestinal problems, such as acid reflux and heartburn. IBS sufferers could also benefit from having a jar of the stuff in their kitchen cupboard, as a single teaspoon stirred into a warm morning drink could drastically reduce their symptoms.

With so many health-giving properties, it’s easy to see why Manuka Honey is such a popular health food product. But owners of successful store Grape Tree claim that some of their customers, even the ones who buy Manuka Honey because they like the taste, still remain sceptical of its qualities:

“Despite having been used as a natural antiseptic for centuries, many people still underestimate the healing powers of Manuka Honey,” says Managing Director Nick Shutts, “But its health properties are so vast, we think everyone should have a jar in their home – what other product can you buy that clean wounds, cure colds, and taste delicious simultaneously?”

Manuka Honey can also be used for cosmetic purposes, with many people who buy Manuka Honey claiming they do so for their skin or hair. The superfood can be used as a natural facemask, or as a conditioner to smooth frizz or tame split ends.

Grape Tree believe in the healing qualities of Manuka Honey so strongly, they have even started selling lozenges and facial wash with this as their primary ingredient.

Customers can buy Manuka Honey either on the Grape Tree website, or in store.

About Us: Launched by the business partners behind popular food store, Julian Graves, Grape Tree is now one of the UK’s leading health food shops. With over 78 retail stores all over the country and a popular online site, Nick Shutts and Nigel Morris are well and truly back in business. Grape Tree sells a variety of health foods such as nuts, seeds, dried and crystallised fruit, snacks, confectionery, baking ingredients and nutritional supplements. The company also offers free delivery on all orders over £35, so it is now possible for health food-lovers to get their favourite products delivered straight to their door.