manuka leaf powder in a porcelain spoon with a wood background

Mānuka Leaf Powder

What is mānuka leaf powder and how is it used ?

Mānuka leaf powder comes from the leaf of the mānuka tree. The tiny leaves are removed, dried and processed into a powdered ingredient.  This is a time consuming process that requires attention at every stage.  Incorrect harvesting of the leaves can lead to spoilage of the powder.

There are approximately 80 different subspecies of mānuka trees across New Zealand.  For us, it is important to know which chemotype we grow.  We have scientifically tested our mānuka trees for their bio active properties.  This information is very important as it helps to direct our product development. 

Native Tree Farm's mānuka leaf powder contains unique flavonoids, vitamins, tannins, minerals and a high amount of antioxidants.  This potent natural synergy makes mānuka leaf powder a useful ingredient in product development. 

  • Mānuka leaves are very small and spiky. The leaves contain wellness properties.
  • Mānuka leaves are dried and processed into a powder that can be used as an ingredient in product formulations. 
  • Mānuka leaf powder has a rich flavour with floral, earthy notes and some bitterness.
  • Native Tree Farm mānuka leaf powder is a certified organic product that can be purchased.

Calming  - Unique calming properties in mānuka leaf and leaf powder make it an excellent herbal tea. 

Antioxidants and vitamin c - Native Tree Farm Mānuka leaf powder contains a high amount of antioxidants, these antioxidants are higher than chaga mushroom, moringa, matcha and turmeric to name a few.   It also contains vitamins such as vitamin c.

Essential oil in the leaf powder - Mānuka leaf powder contains a small portion of essential oil.  This oil originates from the leaves and contains potent anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

Mānuka leaf powder, an important ingredient in our product range:

At Native Tree Farm we harvest mānuka leaf from our certified organic plantation.  The leaves are used as a vital ingredient in our product range. 

Mānuka leaf powder has wonderful health properties. We use mānuka leaf powder in our coffee alternative, kawakawa latte.  

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