https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/blog/just-shake-for-11-seconds 2026-04-09T22:27:02+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/240321-35_a5d6fcfd-9634-4718-8fa5-ad6f3097e3bc.jpg?v=1775730422 How to Make Smooth Matcha in 11 Seconds (No Whisk Needed) https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/what-is-ma-the-japanese-idea-of-pause-calm-and-matcha 2026-04-13T18:08:57+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/2281285_l.jpg?v=1776060537 What Is “Ma” (間)? The Japanese Idea of Pause, Calm & Matcha https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/blog/m-shaped-matcha-whisking 2026-04-09T22:26:20+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/28250319_l.jpg?v=1775730380 M-Shaped Matcha Whisking at More More Matcha (MMM) https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/matcha-vs-green-tea-what-s-the-difference-and-which-should-you-choose 2026-04-14T20:52:52+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/VS_b6a9b24c-1502-4c2d-98cf-cc868be4d7b4.png?v=1776156772 Matcha vs Green Tea: Key Differences, Caffeine & Which to Choose https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/is-matcha-healthy-benefits-rooted-in-japanese-tradition 2026-04-13T18:48:00+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/4833122_l.jpg?v=1776062880 Is Matcha Healthy? 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The Complete Guide to Storing Matcha in New Zealand More More Matcha organic ceremonial matcha in a resealable pouch designed to help protect freshness from light, air and moisture. https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/ippuku-a-japanese-way-to-reset-mind-and-body 2026-04-13T18:02:55+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/ippuku-matcha-ritual-nz_jpg.jpg?v=1776060175 What Is Ippuku? The Japanese Matcha Ritual for Mindful Pause Ippuku matcha ritual – a quiet mindful pause in New Zealand https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/why-is-our-matcha-so-vibrant-green 2026-04-19T21:28:11+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-vibrant-green_d0d95464-ca72-49b6-b0c9-14cbc661b9af.png?v=1776590891 How to Identify High-Quality Matcha: Why Colour, Freshness and Handling Matter Vibrant green ceremonial grade matcha powder in bowl showing freshness and quality https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/what-is-ichi-go-ichi-e 2026-04-12T11:00:32+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/ichigo-ichie-matcha-whisking_ed856845-5e6a-4edf-8f17-74a76c9d7edd.png?v=1775948432 What Is “Ichi-go Ichi-e” (一期一会)? https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/first-harvest-matcha-science 2026-04-14T20:42:15+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/first-harvest-matcha-tea-leaves-spring.jpg?v=1776156135 Why First Harvest Matcha Tastes Different — A Scientific Perspective https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/why-matcha-is-growing-in-new-zealand 2026-04-17T21:33:50+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-coffee-new-zealand_14f638a2-f8c7-4ac8-ba8e-9d90972de491.png?v=1776418430 Why Matcha Is Growing in New Zealand https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/why-hot-water-makes-matcha-bitter-and-how-to-fix-it 2026-04-18T10:51:31+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-water-temperature-bitter_jpg_50344e38-173a-45df-b0d9-d450e8f18509.png?v=1776466291 Why Hot Water Makes Matcha Bitter — And How to Fix It Matcha being prepared with water showing how temperature affects bitterness https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/why-organic-matcha-often-tastes-lighter-and-why-that-s-not-a-flaw 2026-04-19T20:08:38+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/organic-matcha-tea-field-japan_a018b38a-4585-4429-90b8-f129d1b60129.png?v=1776586118 Why Organic Matcha Can Taste More Delicate — Not a Flaw, but a Different Balance organic matcha tea field shaded cultivation Japan https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/blog/how-to-make-matcha-whisk-vs-shaker-frother 2026-04-26T09:42:37+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/how-to-make-matcha-whisk-vs-shaker-frother-nz_0ad5581f-92e1-46f0-8dc4-d084b74846fd.png?v=1777153357 How to Make Matcha: Whisk (Bamboo Chasen) vs Shaker vs Frother (Best Method in NZ) compare matcha whisk chasen vs shaker vs electric frother preparation methods https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/what-is-wabi-sabi-the-beauty-of-imperfection-in-matcha 2026-04-24T19:55:04+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/wabi-sabi-matcha-imperfection-bowl-natural-light.jpg?v=1777017304 What Is Wabi-Sabi? The Beauty of Imperfection in Matcha matcha in a handmade bowl showing natural texture and imperfect foam in soft light https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/why-matcha-looks-pale 2026-04-25T12:05:15+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-colour-comparison-powder.png?v=1777075515 Why Your Matcha Looks Pale — And What the Colour Really Means Comparison of vibrant green and pale matcha powder showing colour difference https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/matcha-digital-detox-5-minute-reset 2026-04-26T19:59:42+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-digital-detox-smartphone-matcha-bowl-nz_6e019aad-5104-416e-b67a-efd6806aa3dc.png?v=1777190382 Matcha Reset: Put Your Phone Down and Take a Simple 5-Minute Break A matcha bowl with a small amount left beside a smartphone, representing a quiet digital detox moment in New Zealand https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/matcha-reset-5-minutes 2026-04-27T20:10:22+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-mindfulness_d2133f3f-88a9-4f5b-bc01-b6920ca4e357.png?v=1777277422 Even Warriors Needed Stillness — A simple way to reset in a busy world iced matcha calm moment minimal lifestyle https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/blog/yuzu-matcha-iced-tea-recipe 2026-04-30T20:07:52+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/yuzu-matcha-iced-tea-refreshing-japanese-drink.png?v=1777536472 Yuzu Matcha Iced Tea Recipe (Using 100% Yuzu Juice) | Refreshing Japanese Drink Yuzu matcha iced tea with fresh mint and citrus aroma https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/is-matcha-really-a-superfood 2026-05-01T07:04:35+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-latte-calm-focus-balanced-energy_jpg_22b689fd-6281-402c-905a-303534588011.png?v=1777575875 Is Matcha a Superfood? Benefits, Caffeine, and L-Theanine Explained Premium matcha latte in a glass cup representing calm focus and balanced energy https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/matcha-at-night-sleep 2026-07-11T13:45:43+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-at-night-relaxing-evening-routine-new-zealand.png?v=1783734343 Can I Drink Matcha at Night? 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The Science of Saponins, Froth, and Flavor A bowl of freshly whisked matcha with fine green foam on the surface https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/how-matcha-became-a-global-trend 2026-05-14T20:18:34+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/how-matcha-left-japan-global-trend_71db9f79-f3a2-4fb2-821a-bbe6c024dee9.png?v=1778746714 How Matcha Left Japan and Came Back Different A modern matcha latte representing how Japanese matcha evolved into a global trend. https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/why-eat-sweets-before-matcha-nz 2026-05-19T18:19:13+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/why-eat-sweets-before-matcha-new-zealand-treats_9eaa5907-635d-4d55-90e2-03ad83598fb3.png?v=1779171553 Why Do You Eat Sweets Before Matcha? Ginger Nut & Whittaker’s White Chocolate Pairings in New Zealand cups of matcha served with Ginger Nut biscuits and Whittaker's White Chocolate. https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/matcha-sensitive-stomach 2026-07-16T21:47:33+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-sensitive-stomach-nz_3c944469-de30-48be-ad17-6046263ce7f1.png?v=1784195253 Is Matcha Good for Your Stomach? 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Matcha & Pregnancy Guide NZ Pregnant woman enjoying a gentle matcha latte in a calm New Zealand-style kitchen https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/matcha-and-yokan-japanese-tea-culture-auckland 2026-05-31T19:07:14+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-yokan-auckland-japanese-tea-culture_9482c5f3-fe29-4d7f-871f-f463f01bed44.png?v=1780211234 Matcha and Yokan: Discovering Traditional Japanese Tea Culture in Auckland Handmade Chocolate and Fig Yokan served with organic matcha at Kohi-Ya in Auckland, inspired by traditional Japanese tea culture. https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/what-is-umami-in-matcha 2026-06-10T18:43:18+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/what-is-umami-in-matcha_071f92c5-12ec-4820-913e-5892f966cd20.png?v=1781073798 What Is Umami in Matcha? Why Japanese Matcha Is Known for Its Rich, Smooth Taste A bowl of premium Japanese matcha showing its rich green colour and smooth texture, representing the umami flavour of high-quality matcha. https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/was-matcha-once-medicine-the-forgotten-meaning-of-ippuku-and-japan-s-ancient-healing-tradition 2026-08-12T16:42:33+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/matcha-medicine-history-japan.png?v=1786509753 Matcha Benefits: Was Matcha Once Medicine? The Forgotten Meaning of Ippuku Traditional bowl of Japanese matcha representing its historical connection to health, wellbeing, and tea culture. https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/our-matcha-story/single-origin-vs-blend-matcha 2026-07-01T19:47:37+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/single-origin-vs-blend-matcha_2c8b78f5-9bf8-42de-bb35-ed8374073200.jpg?v=1782892057 Single Origin vs Blend Matcha: What Really Makes Great Matcha? Traditional Japanese ceremonial matcha in a tea bowl, representing Japan's matcha craftsmanship https://moremorematcha.co.nz/blogs/culture-and-story/why-is-japanese-matcha-becoming-more-expensive 2026-08-09T18:46:26+12:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0776/9459/9399/articles/why-japanese-matcha-is-becoming-more-expensive.webp?v=1786257986 Why Is Japanese Matcha Becoming More Expensive? 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