The immortal beverAgeDiscover the drink known as ‘Nectar of the Gods’
In Greek mythology, mead was seen as the beverage of the gods, particularly on Mount Olympus, and was believed to grant immortality to those who drank it. Around 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, prescribed mead (hydromel) as a therapeutic remedy for chest and throat ailments.
In recent times mead is being rediscovered by people who enjoy premium craft alcohol. All the natural goodness of honey, brewed with the subtlety of a good whiskey, gin, or port.
Our Kānuka mead nods in respect to these ancient stories: single origin, no added flavours or chemicals - batch crafted using what the forests of Aotearoa offers.
IMmORTALITYIs is said that the goddess Demeter lost her divine powers after she stopped consuming nectar and ambrosia. They were brought to Olympus by doves and served at the gods' feasts by Hebe or Ganymede
Recipes & ReferencesWho is to say how much basis in fact these legends have, but it is known that Pliny the Elder [~77CE] authored mead recipes in writing.
Not only the Greeks, but many ancient cultures linked honey and mead with the divine—from Roman and Indian texts to Maya ritual drink traditions. The oldest archaeological, chemical evidence of a fermented drink with honey comes from China, dated to 9,000 years ago.
Mead may well be humanity’s oldest alcoholic beverage—and its most universal.
Contemporary MeadMead is experiencing a revival in recent times, as drinkers desire more organic, healthy - yet decadent - tastes.
Out premium meads honour the history of mead making, while adapting to make use of world class New Zealand honey.
Sustainably sourced to ensure the environment, and your conscience, remains undisturbed.
Mead rangeExplore our mead range, small-batch crafted in New Zealand.
