In the untouched alpine landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island, dense forests of black beech trees produce ‘honeydew’: a sweet sap that forms diamond-like droplets on the bark. This natural sugar is a precious source of food for this ancient forest ecosystem, feeding birds, fungi, microbes and insects.

When our bees harvest these droplets of honeydew from black beech trees rather than flower nectar, they produce a rare dark amber honey with an antioxidant profile that rivals manuka – New Zealand’s most celebrated honey.

Every item produced by Amber+Black is traceable from hive to shelf thanks to GPS technology. This detailed information helps us to monitor our bees closely and support them with the best conditions possible. It also ensures total transparency for our international partners, giving them confidence in the authenticity, purity and potency of every batch of Amber+Black skincare or edible honey.

At Amber+Black, we are committed to sharing the pure and distinctive products created in these exquisite landscapes with the rest of the world. We do this by combining the best of traditional beekeeping wisdom and sustainable practices with decades of expertise in international trade.