Why Is Jarrah Honey More Expensive Honeys?
At South West Honey, one of the most frequent questions we’re asked is:
“Why does Jarrah honey cost more than other types of Western Australian honey?”
It’s a fair question — especially when browsing our range and noticing that Jarrah honey, particularly TA35+ or higher, comes with a premium price tag. But there are good reasons behind it — and once you know them, you’ll understand why this liquid gold is well worth the investment.
Here’s what makes Jarrah honey more expensive — and more exceptional — than most other honeys.
1. Jarrah Honey Comes from a Very Rare Tree
Jarrah honey is sourced from the nectar of the Eucalyptus marginata tree, known as the Jarrah tree — a species unique to the southwest of Western Australia.
Jarrah trees only grow in specific regions and require very particular environmental conditions to flower. Unlike other trees that flower annually, Jarrah trees only blossom once every 2 to 4 years — and even then, flowering can be affected by rainfall, temperature, and natural bushfire cycles.
🌳 Rarity = limited supply = higher price.
2. There’s Only a Short Harvest Window
Even when conditions are ideal, the Jarrah flowering season is short — giving beekeepers only a limited window each year to harvest.
Combine that with unpredictable weather, bee health, and location access, and it’s easy to see why Jarrah honey is harvested in small batches — and can’t be mass-produced like standard supermarket honey.
3. It Has Exceptionally High Antimicrobial Activity
Jarrah honey is famous for its powerful medicinal properties. It contains naturally occurring hydrogen peroxide, antioxidants, and unique prebiotic compounds that give it extraordinary healing potential — similar to, or greater than, Manuka honey.
At South West Honey, all our Jarrah honey is independently tested and TA-rated, with TA35+ and above offering potent antimicrobial activity for immune support, wound healing, oral health, and more.
🧡 TA35+ Jarrah Honey is among the most potent natural honeys in the world — and that quality comes at a premium.
4. It’s Raw, Untouched, and Sustainably Harvested
We believe in quality over quantity. Our Jarrah honey is:
Raw and unpasteurised (never heat-treated)
Single-origin, sourced directly from WA forests
Unblended, maintaining floral purity
Sustainably harvested, supporting the health of the environment and bees
Producing honey this way takes more time and care — but it ensures that you get a product that’s nutritionally superior, ethically sourced, and full of natural bioactivity.
5. It’s in High Demand Globally
Jarrah honey has attracted worldwide attention as a premium natural health product. With increasing demand in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, prices reflect its growing recognition and limited availability.
When you purchase Jarrah honey from South West Honey, you’re not just buying a sweetener — you’re investing in one of nature’s most powerful and rare functional foods.
Where to Buy Authentic, TA-Rated Jarrah Honey
At South West Honey, we’re proud to offer pure, raw Jarrah honey TA35+ — carefully sourced from pristine forests in Western Australia.
🛒 Shop Jarrah Honey TA35+
🧪 Independently tested
🌿 100% local, raw & potent
🐝 Sustainably produced
Taste the Rarity
Looking for a natural way to support your immune system this winter — or a thoughtful, premium gift?
Jarrah honey is unlike anything else. Rich in flavour. Rare in nature. Powerful in every spoonful.
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