Matcha Basics

How to read a Japanese matcha label when choosing matcha in New Zealand

How to Read a Matcha Label: A Guide to Choosing...

Ceremonial Grade. First Harvest. Organic. Single Origin. Blend. What do these words actually mean? If you've been shopping for matcha in New Zealand recently, you've probably noticed these words appearing...

How to Read a Matcha Label: A Guide to Choosing...

Ceremonial Grade. First Harvest. Organic. Single Origin. Blend. What do these words actually mean? If you've been shopping for matcha in New Zealand recently, you've probably noticed these words appearing...

How to Choose Authentic Japanese Matcha

How to Choose Authentic Japanese Matcha

Not all matcha is the same. Here's what every matcha lover should know before buying. Walk into almost any café or supermarket in New Zealand today, and you'll probably find...

How to Choose Authentic Japanese Matcha

Not all matcha is the same. Here's what every matcha lover should know before buying. Walk into almost any café or supermarket in New Zealand today, and you'll probably find...

Traditional Japanese ceremonial matcha in a tea bowl, representing Japan's matcha craftsmanship

Single Origin vs Blend Matcha: What Really Make...

Growing up in Shizuoka, one of Japan's best-known tea-growing regions, I never heard people describe tea as "single origin" or "blended."What mattered was whether the tea was delicious.Only after seeing...

Single Origin vs Blend Matcha: What Really Make...

Growing up in Shizuoka, one of Japan's best-known tea-growing regions, I never heard people describe tea as "single origin" or "blended."What mattered was whether the tea was delicious.Only after seeing...

A bowl of premium Japanese matcha showing its rich green colour and smooth texture, representing the umami flavour of high-quality matcha.

What Is Umami in Matcha? Why Japanese Matcha Is...

Many people expect matcha to taste bitter.After all, it comes from green tea leaves.Yet one of the most surprising things about high-quality Japanese matcha is not its bitterness, but its...

What Is Umami in Matcha? Why Japanese Matcha Is...

Many people expect matcha to taste bitter.After all, it comes from green tea leaves.Yet one of the most surprising things about high-quality Japanese matcha is not its bitterness, but its...

Pregnant woman enjoying a gentle matcha latte in a calm New Zealand-style kitchen

Can Pregnant Women Drink Matcha? Matcha & Preg...

A Balanced Guide for Expecting Mothers in New Zealand Pregnancy often changes the way we think about food and drinks.For many women, one of the first questions becomes: How much...

Can Pregnant Women Drink Matcha? Matcha & Preg...

A Balanced Guide for Expecting Mothers in New Zealand Pregnancy often changes the way we think about food and drinks.For many women, one of the first questions becomes: How much...

A calming matcha ritual scene with ceremonial matcha and a latte on a wooden table in soft natural morning light.

Is Matcha Good for Your Stomach? Why Matcha Can...

Matcha can feel easier on the stomach than coffee for some people, but it can also cause nausea or stomach discomfort in others. So, is matcha good for your stomach?The...

Is Matcha Good for Your Stomach? Why Matcha Can...

Matcha can feel easier on the stomach than coffee for some people, but it can also cause nausea or stomach discomfort in others. So, is matcha good for your stomach?The...