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.

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.

Sugar-Free Drinks

Sugar-Free Drinks for Kids: What Kiwi Parents Should Know

Curious about sugar-free drinks for your kids? Find out why Atutahi is emerging as a trusted, natural, low-sugar beverage Kiwi parents can feel good about.

Native Leaf, Rongoā Māori

Atutahi explores how Rongoā Māori, the traditional Māori healing system, is being honoured and adapted in modern drink creation through native botanicals.

Kūmarahou, Native Leaf

Kūmarahou: A Breath of Fresh Air in a Bottle

Kūmarahou, a native NZ plant with golden blooms, has long been treasured in Māori rongoā for supporting lung health and easing breathing. Traditionally brewed as a tea to clear phlegm and reduce chest tightness, it’s now making a comeback in natural wellness. At Atutahi, we honour Kūmarahou’s healing legacy with carefully sourced, sustainable blends that connect ancient wisdom with modern care. Breathe easier with this forest-born remedy.

Kawakawa, Native Leaf

Kawakawa, a native NZ leaf, has been used in Māori healing for centuries to support digestion, ease inflammation, and promote balance. Its natural compounds help soothe the gut, reduce bloating, and aid gentle detox. At Atutahi, we honour this superleaf in our Kawakawa-infused drinks, blending tradition with wellness. With its warm, peppery taste and calming properties, Kawakawa is a natural, caffeine-free way to support your gut and overall well-being.