Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Taiheke
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Motueka
Mojito
Only in Taiheke
GrapefruitSpicy
Property
| Property | Motueka | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–5% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling