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Learn How to Order your Coffee in Māori
September 2022
Embrace Māori Language Week by incorporating these Ngā kuku (terms) when serving or ordering coffee. A few simple phrases below for every Barista and coffee lover to use all year round.


| Hi/thank you | Ténā koe |
| Delicious | Namunamuā |
| Coffee | Kawhe |
| Espresso | Kawhe kuté |
| Sugar | Huka |
| Cup of tea | Kuputi |
| Latte | Rate |
| Cappuccino | Kaputino |
| Mocha | Moka |
| Tiakarete wera | Hot Chocolate |

Southern Hospitality has a full range of our kawhe crockery supplies and equipment
The Māori Coffee term resources have been kindly supplied by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – Māori Language Commission.
Accessed from www.reomaori.co.nz/resources