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Kawakawa Tea vs Soda: Which is Better for You?

Kawakawa growing popularity in Aotearoa

When you look for natural wellness drinks in New Zealand, you’ll stumble upon Kawakawa. Māori have valued this native leaf for hundreds of years, using it to improve digestion, boost circulation, and enhance overall health. In the past, people brewed it as a warm tea, but now you can also find it reinvented in cool ready-to-drink sodas such as those produced by Atutahi.

So here’s the big question: which is better for you – Kawakawa tea or soda?

Both forms have their place, and your lifestyle might determine the answer. Let’s compare them and see why Atutahi’s ready-to-drink Kawakawa soda could be the easiest and most enjoyable way to experience this powerful plant.

Kawakawa tea – the old-school method

For ages, Māori made Kawakawa by steeping the leaves in hot water, creating a warm herbal drink. People often use Kawakawa tea to:

  • Help digestion after meals
  • Warm up during winter
  • Support circulation and immunity

Brewing tea has a calming effect – the ritual, the smell, the relaxed pace. But modern life presents challenges. Not everyone can spare time to brew leaves, and some don’t enjoy the slight peppery bitterness that Kawakawa tea has.

Kawakawa soda – a modern twist

This is where Kawakawa soda comes in. Brands like Atutahi’s Kawakawa Lemon Lime Soda take the health benefits of Kawakawa and mix them with fresh citrus tastes, creating a drink that’s both tasty and easy to grab.

Instead of letting leaves soak, you just grab a bottle. Also, with Atutahi’s sugar-free choices (see here), you can get the benefits without thinking about extra sweetness.

Unlike tea, soda is cold, refreshing, and social. It’s great for summer cookouts, after workouts, or when you want something healthier than a soft drink but tastier than plain water.

Which one should you pick?

So how do they stack up?

  • Convenience: Tea needs boiling water, soaking, and waiting. Soda is ready right away.
  • Taste: Tea has an earthy and bitter flavour. Soda tastes bright, citrusy, and refreshing.
  • Accessibility: Tea requires preparation and might not appeal to kids. Soda is ready to drink, with flavours that appeal to everyone.
  • Versatility: Tea suits quiet evenings. Soda works in any situation – at the office, while travelling, or hanging out with friends.

If you want the complete grounding experience of plant medicine, Kawakawa tea has its appeal. But if you’re looking for Kawakawa’s benefits in a lively, up-to-date, and easy-to-share package, Atutahi’s soda line-up makes it simple.

It’s health that adapts to your way of life – instead of the other way around.

Find your own way to explore Kawakawa

Atutahi connects old Māori wisdom with today’s wellness trends. Their drinks taste good and show respect for the whenua (land) and its people.

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Why stick with wellness that feels like a task? Atutahi lets you drink your way to improved health – deliciously and with pride in its New Zealand origin.