Maru Matcha, featured on Seven Sharp
How we started
Maru Matcha began from our years of working in hospitality, where we first introduced matcha drinks over seven years ago. Back then, hardly anyone knew what matcha was—let alone ordered it. As people became more health conscious, matcha slowly started gaining the attention it deserves. In 2022, we opened Mibo Bakery, our sister brand, and that’s when we really started digging deeper into the culture, history, and craft of matcha. What began as a curiosity grew into a full obsession, eventually leading us to connect directly with farms in Japan.
Our mission
Maru Matcha officially launched in July 2025. Our mission is to bring high-quality, authentic matcha directly from farms in Japan to New Zealand. We’re committed to honoring the deep cultural roots of matcha—from its centuries-old traditions to the craft of its production. We hope to create meaningful connections between our community here and the people and practices behind each cup.
Launching at AKL Food Show 2025
We launched Maru Matcha at the Auckland Food Show 2025 and it couldn’t have gone better. Over the four days of the event, we sold 1,000 matcha drinks and completely sold out of our launch products. We had so much fun connecting with many matcha lovers like us, and introducing matcha to so many people trying it for the first time. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick things off.
We also hosted a workshop at the Auckland Food Show, and to our surprise, all 8 sessions sold out super quickly. It was such a special chance to share what we’ve learned from our visits to Japan — from the farmers, craftspeople, and passionate people who dedicate their lives to matcha. We were so excited to pass on that knowledge, along with some fun recipes for everyone to try.
What's next for us
You’ll be seeing us at different pop-up spots around the city this year. We're out sharing our love for matcha, what we stand for, and connecting with our growing community. On top of that, we’re working on something really exciting — our very own pop-up space, Maru’s House, in Newmarket. If all goes to plan, we’ll be opening the doors this October. We can't wait to welcome you all in!