Blogs

Welcome to the Atutahi Blog — your source for stories, insights, and traditional wisdom around Māori wellness, native ingredients like kawakawa and kūmarahou, and the health-enhancing benefits of Aotearoa’s natural botanicals. Dive into the world of rongoā Māori and discover how these time-honoured remedies inspire every sip of our Atutahi drinks.

Kawakawa, Native Leaf, Rongoā Māori

Kawakawa Tea vs Soda: Which is Better for You?

Kawakawa has long supported wellbeing in Aotearoa. But is tea or soda the best way to enjoy it today? Explore the pros, cons, and why Atutahi’s sodas make it easy.

Māori Plants, Natural Recovery Drinks, Rongoā Māori

Kūmarahou: Respiratory Health the Māori Way

Kūmarahou has been trusted for generations in Aotearoa as a natural cold remedy and lung supporter. Learn how this powerful Māori plant can help you breathe easier.

Native Leaf, Natural Recovery Drinks, Rongoā Māori

The Best Natural Recovery Drinks for Post-Workout Recovery in NZ

Looking for the best natural recovery drinks in NZ? Atutahi’s herbal blends with kawakawa, kūmarahou, and horopito offer hydration, muscle recovery, and antioxidant support – all with great taste and no artificial additives.

Native Leaf, Rongoā Māori

The future of New Zealand’s drinks is here—where indigenous ingredients meet modern wellness. Explore the beverage trends shaping 2025 and how Atutahi is leading the way.

Kanuka, Mānuka, Māori Plants

Kanuka vs Manuka: What’s the Difference?

Kānuka and Mānuka are two of New Zealand’s most treasured native plants, often confused but each offering its own powerful health benefits. Here’s what sets them apart.

Kawakawa

Kawakawa: The Digestive Superleaf of Aotearoa

Kawakawa, the superleaf of Aotearoa, has been used for centuries in Māori healing. Discover how it supports digestion, relieves bloating, and boosts immunity—plus how you can enjoy it in Atutahi’s refreshing drinks.

Horopito, Kanuka, Kawakawa, Kūmarahou, Māori Plants, Native Leaf, Sugar-Free Drinks

Low-Sugar Drinks That Actually Taste Good (Yes, Really)

Sick of bland low-sugar drinks? Atutahi blends Māori botanicals with bold flavour, proving healthy can taste incredible. See how it compares to common low-sugar alternatives.

Māori Plants

From Forest to Bottle: How Atutahi Honours Māori Traditions

Atutahi goes beyond beverages—it’s a brand rooted in Māori traditions, sustainability, and respect for indigenous knowledge. From forest to bottle, explore how Atutahi connects culture, wellness, and nature in every sip.

Horopito, Kanuka, Kawakawa, Kūmarahou, Māori Plants

Māori Ingredients & Benefits (Their Superpowers)

Why Māori Botanicals Matter Today Picture a beverage that goes beyond quenching thirst—it links you to Aotearoa’s forests, carrying Māori wisdom spanning centuries in each gulp. Māori have relied on native plants for generations, not just as food but also to heal. These ingredients aren’t fleeting wellness trends; they are potent botanicals with traditional uses […]

Māori Plants, Native Leaf

5 Traditional Māori Plants You Should Be Drinking Daily

Explore the powerful benefits of five traditional Māori plants used in Atutahi drinks. Discover how NZ native plants like kawakawa and kūmarahou support your health, naturally.

Kānuka, Mānuka

Kanuka vs. Manuka: What’s the Difference?

Kanuka and manuka are often confused, but each has unique powers. Explore their differences, health benefits, and place in rongoā Māori with Atutahi.

Horopito, Native Leaf

Horopito, often called the ‘pepper tree’, is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most powerful native plants. From inflammation relief to skin health, it’s fast becoming a go-to natural remedy for modern Kiwis seeking holistic wellness.

Sugar-Free Drinks

Ditch the sugar-laden sodas. Atutahi offers a refreshing, low-sugar alternative made with natural, native New Zealand botanicals—big flavour, better health.

Kanuka, Kawakawa, Kūmarahou, Native Leaf

Explore the powerful benefits of five traditional Māori plants used in Atutahi drinks. Discover how NZ native plants like kawakawa and kūmarahou support your health, naturally.

Native Leaf

Feeling the winter bugs creeping in? Discover how Atutahi’s native, low-sugar drinks made with kawakawa, kūmarahou, and horopito help support your immune system naturally.