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Deep in Hawaii's lush volcanic forests, an ancient, nutritious plant grows both wild and cultivated. Native Hawaiians have used the plant for its restorative properties for centuries.
Māmaki, as it's known, is a member of the nutritious nettles family and is therefore not technically a tea. Brewed, it makes an amber, silky, naturally sweet, earthy herbal tea, with a flavor that's similar to toasted hazelnuts and honey. It's caffeine-free.
Thanks to Mamaki's high antioxidant and polyphenol composition, it's been linked to a wide range of benefits, including cardiovascular health, neuro-protection, anti-viral benefits, treating infections and boosting your mood.
In recent anticancer and chemo-preventive studies, the antioxidants found in samples of Māmaki tea were more active than those found in green tea and even had some mild anti-cancer effects.
The mineral benefits of Māmaki tea include substantial amounts of zinc and potassium, which leads some naturopaths to use Mamaki for treating high blood pressure.
Locally, Māmaki plays an important role in rainforest restoration efforts and is habitat for the Kamehameha butterfly.
This Māmaki tea is pesticide-free and grown on a regenerative rainforest farm in Volcano at 4,000 ft.
Mamaki Tea Brewing Tips:
Hot Mamaki Tea:Use 1-2 tablespoons (1g - 2g) of loose māmaki tea per 8-10 oz boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. The longer you steep it, the thicker and more syrupy it will get!
Iced overnight steep:Crumble 1/4 cup of Māmaki in a glass quart jar or french press. Fill with boiling water and steep overnight.
Want to learn more? Check out our blog: All About Mamaki Tea - From Benefits to Brewing
Order | Cost & Carrier | Delivery |
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≤$89 | $8.95 via USPS/FedEx | 6-8 days* |
Over $89 | Free FedEx (USPS if PO Box) | 4-6 days* |
Expedited | $19.95 via FedEx 2Day | 2-4 days** |
* Delivery quote excludes weekends/holidays and is based on fulfillment+delivery times. Does not include delays that are caused by carrier or out of our control.
** Upgraded and expedited shipping may be purchased at the time of checkout. ‘Expedited’ prioritizes your shipment in the queue. Delivery quote excludes weekends/holidays and is based on fulfillment+delivery times.
Orders are roasted Sunday-Friday and shipped Monday-Friday. Roast dates are applied to the bags in your order.
Hawaii to Canada* | Varies based on Territory |
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Up to 1 lb: | $17.29-$18.58 |
2-5 lbs: | $17.35-$25.28 |
6-10 lbs: | $21.84-$29.76 |
11-15 lbs: | $29.14-$44.21 |
16-20 lbs: | $35.76-$48.72 |
21-25 lbs: | $42.95-$55.63 |
26-30 lbs: | $55.07-$70.03 |
31-99 lbs: | $59.63-$125.86 |
100+ lbs: | Email for quote |
De Minimis for Duty |
De Minimis for VAT |
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$150 CAD | $40 CAD |
Hawaii to Germany, United Kingdom* |
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Up to 1 lb: | $17.62 |
2-5 lbs: | $17.64-$25.22 |
6-10 lbs: | $25.67-$29.08 |
11-15 lbs: | $41.44-$50.04 |
16-20 lbs: | $53.98-$58.28 |
21-25 lbs: | $61.46-$62.84 |
26-30 lbs: | $83.21-$88.46 |
31-99 lbs: | $90.07-$165.31 |
100+ lbs: | Email for quote |
De Minimis for Duty | De Minimis for VAT |
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150 EUR | 22 EUR |
135 GBP | 15 GBP |
Hawaii to Japan, South Korea* |
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Up to 1 lb: | $17.64 |
2-5 lbs: | $20.93-$31.81 |
6-10 lbs: | $34.32-$41.56 |
11-15 lbs: | $43.99-$53.74 |
16-20 lbs: | $53.84-$61.03 |
21-25 lbs: | $63.48-$67.64 |
26-30 lbs: | $75.35-$92.33 |
31-99 lbs: | $94.17-$189.94 |
100+ lbs: | Email for quote |
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10,000 JPY | 200,999 JPY |
150,000 KRW** | 150,000 KRW |
** price of goods+shipping cost+insurance |
Hawaii to Australia* *Rural locations may incur additional costs at checkout |
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Up to 1 lb: | $20.70 |
2-5 lbs: | $22.16-$30.40 |
6-10 lbs: | $29.33-$36.40 |
11-15 lbs: | $55.54-$72.31 |
16-20 lbs: | $76.98-$85.37 |
21-25 lbs: | $91.27-$93.29 |
26-30 lbs: | $122.59-$126.73 |
31-99 lbs: | $126.77-$245.34 |
100+ lbs: | Email for quote |
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1000 AUD | None |
* Please note that customs and duties are displayed at checkout. All costs listed are estimates.
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If you notice a white color to your bar, it's perfectly safe to eat. This happens when the cocoa butter softens and migrates to the surface. It happens more often when shipping in warm weather. Learn more about blooming.
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Let's start by talking about the māmaki plant itself. Māmaki is endemic to Hawaii, meaning that it was growing on the islands far before humans arrived. As such, it has been a part of native Hawaiian culture for many generations.
The māmaki tree belongs to the same family (Urticaceae) as olona, another useful nettle plant that is endemic to Hawaii. However, unlike other members of the nettle family, it does not have a painful, irritating sting. It grows at pretty much all elevations but thrives in wet forests where it can find shade.
Native Hawaiians have used the māmaki plant for its medicinal properties for centuries. It's a staple of lā'au lapa'au, a traditional Hawaiian medical practice. Thousands of years ago, Hawaiians believed the māmaki was a sacred plant, and used nearly every part of it for one purpose or another.
For instance, its berries have long since been used to treat open wounds because of their reported anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, while its bark can be used to make kapa, a type of Hawaiian cloth. Its roots can even be used to make dyes.
However, the leaves are one of the most treasured parts of the plant, because of the number of health benefits of drinking māmaki tea. Read more about Mamaki Tea
Let's start by talking about the māmaki plant itself. Māmaki is endemic to Hawaii, meaning that it was growing on the islands far before humans arrived. As such, it has been a part of native Hawaiian culture for many generations.
The māmaki tree belongs to the same family (Urticaceae) as olona, another useful nettle plant that is endemic to Hawaii. However, unlike other members of the nettle family, it does not have a painful, irritating sting. It grows at pretty much all elevations but thrives in wet forests where it can find shade.
Native Hawaiians have used the māmaki plant for its medicinal properties for centuries. It's a staple of lā'au lapa'au, a traditional Hawaiian medical practice. Thousands of years ago, Hawaiians believed the māmaki was a sacred plant, and used nearly every part of it for one purpose or another.
For instance, its berries have long since been used to treat open wounds because of their reported anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, while its bark can be used to make kapa, a type of Hawaiian cloth. Its roots can even be used to make dyes.
However, the leaves are one of the most treasured parts of the plant, because of the number of health benefits of drinking māmaki tea. Read more about Mamaki Tea
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