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Handmade Chocolate and Fig Yokan served with organic matcha at Kohi-Ya in Auckland, inspired by traditional Japanese tea culture.

Matcha and Yokan: Discovering Traditional Japan...

When most people think of matcha, they picture a creamy matcha latte or a vibrant green dessert.In New Zealand, matcha has become increasingly popular in cafés, kitchens, and wellness routines....

Matcha and Yokan: Discovering Traditional Japan...

When most people think of matcha, they picture a creamy matcha latte or a vibrant green dessert.In New Zealand, matcha has become increasingly popular in cafés, kitchens, and wellness routines....

cups of matcha served with Ginger Nut biscuits and Whittaker's White Chocolate.

Why Do You Eat Sweets Before Matcha? Ginger Nut...

Why Do Japanese Eat Something Sweet Before Matcha? Kiwi-Friendly Pairings to Try As matcha becomes increasingly popular in New Zealand, you may have wondered: What sweets go well with matcha?...

Why Do You Eat Sweets Before Matcha? Ginger Nut...

Why Do Japanese Eat Something Sweet Before Matcha? Kiwi-Friendly Pairings to Try As matcha becomes increasingly popular in New Zealand, you may have wondered: What sweets go well with matcha?...

A modern matcha latte representing how Japanese matcha evolved into a global trend.

How Matcha Left Japan and Came Back Different

For centuries, matcha was closely associated with the Japanese tea ceremony.It was prepared with care, served in silence, and appreciated as much for the experience as for the taste. Today,...

How Matcha Left Japan and Came Back Different

For centuries, matcha was closely associated with the Japanese tea ceremony.It was prepared with care, served in silence, and appreciated as much for the experience as for the taste. Today,...

Japanese matcha gift set wrapped in furoshiki, wellness-inspired gift for New Zealand customers

Heartwarming Matcha Gifts in New Zealand: More ...

Why Matcha Gifts Are Trending in New Zealand “Are your gifts for loved ones starting to feel repetitive?”Chocolate, wine, or flowers are lovely—but this year, why not gift a unique...

Heartwarming Matcha Gifts in New Zealand: More ...

Why Matcha Gifts Are Trending in New Zealand “Are your gifts for loved ones starting to feel repetitive?”Chocolate, wine, or flowers are lovely—but this year, why not gift a unique...

Furoshiki reusable gift wrapping cloth used for sustainable gifting in New Zealand

Furoshiki Gift Wrapping: A Sustainable Japanese...

Looking for a more sustainable way to wrap gifts in New Zealand?Or searching for eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas that don’t create waste? Single-use wrapping paper often gets torn, taped, and...

Furoshiki Gift Wrapping: A Sustainable Japanese...

Looking for a more sustainable way to wrap gifts in New Zealand?Or searching for eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas that don’t create waste? Single-use wrapping paper often gets torn, taped, and...

A matcha bowl with a small amount left beside a smartphone, representing a quiet digital detox moment in New Zealand

Matcha Reset: Put Your Phone Down and Take a Si...

New Zealand is often seen as a place of balance — nature, space, a slower pace of life.And yet, our attention often tells a different story.Between emails, notifications, and endless scrolling, our...

Matcha Reset: Put Your Phone Down and Take a Si...

New Zealand is often seen as a place of balance — nature, space, a slower pace of life.And yet, our attention often tells a different story.Between emails, notifications, and endless scrolling, our...