A cold-season wellness kit is a set of comforting staples kept ready before anyone feels unwell. This guide covers what to include, where Mānuka Honey fits, and simple ways to use it with everyday kitchen ingredients.
Safety note: Do not give honey of any kind, including Mānuka Honey, to children under 12 months old.
1. Mānuka Honey
Mānuka Honey comes from the nectar of the Mānuka plant, native to New Zealand. It is rated by its MGO (methylglyoxal) level.
Wedderspoon offers six MGO levels: MGO 50+, MGO 100+, MGO 150+, MGO 400+, MGO 850+ and MGO 1100+. The Organic range comes in MGO 50+, MGO 100+ and MGO 150+.
Common ways to use it:
- A spoonful straight from the jar
- Stirred into warm water with lemon
- Stirred into tea, or drizzled over oatmeal or yogurt
2. Organic Mānuka Honey Drops
Wedderspoon Organic Mānuka Honey Drops are a portable way to have Mānuka Honey on hand. They fit in a bag, desk drawer or coat pocket for workdays, school runs and errands.
3. Honey-Ginger Tea
A warm drink made with ingredients most kitchens already have.
- 1 tablespoon Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, grated
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 cup hot water
Steep the ginger in the hot water for a few minutes. Let it cool until comfortable to sip, then stir in the lemon juice and Mānuka Honey.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar with Mānuka Honey
Mānuka Honey softens the sharp taste of apple cider vinegar and adds extra wellness benefits. Raw apple cider vinegar with the "Mother" is extra gut-friendly and helps support your overall immune system.
- 1–2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey
- 8 ounces warm water
- Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne
5. A Hydration Station
Drinking enough fluids matters when you're unwell. Keeping drinks in one visible spot on the counter makes it easier to remember.
- Water bottles for each person
- Herbal teas such as ginger, chamomile and peppermint
- Mānuka Honey for immune support and sweetness
- Fresh lemon slices
- Broth in the fridge
Everyday Ways to Use Mānuka Honey
Mānuka Honey works year-round, not only when someone feels unwell.
- Morning: a spoonful on its own, or stirred into coffee, tea or oatmeal
- During the day: Mānuka Honey Drops in a bag or pocket
- Evening: herbal tea with Mānuka Honey before bed
Building Your Own Kit
The basics:
- Apple Cider Vinegar with Mānuka Honey
- Organic Mānuka Honey Drops and Pops
- Raw Mānuka Honey
- Ginger & lemons
Worth adding:
- Higher-MGO Mānuka Honey for extra immune support (MGO 850+ or MGO 1100+)
- Herbal teas
- A humidifier
- Broth, homemade or store-bought
The Bottom Line
A wellness kit works best when it is stocked before cold season starts. Mānuka Honey anchors it, from jars in the pantry to drops in your pocket.
Explore Wedderspoon's Mānuka Honey Range to find the MGO level that suits your household.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. See a doctor if symptoms are severe or don't improve.
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