Tasting notes: naturally sweet, slightly earthy, and with natural notes of hazelnut, bamboo and honey. Medium-bodied and amber color Weight: 1 ounce (28g), and 16 ounce (1 lb.) Cost per cup: $0.15 - $0.28/cup Caffeine-free Our 1 ounce bag of loose Māmaki tea brews 2.5-4 gallons (see instructions) The color of Mamaki Tea bags is subject to change Hawaiian Mamaki TeaDeep in Hawai’i’s lush volcanic forests is a remarkable plant that’s long been cherished by indigenous Hawaiians for its restorative, medicinal, and ceremonial properties.Known as the “healer of the forest,” māmaki is not a traditional tea but an herbal tisane from the nutritious Nettle family.Brewed, it’s a slightly sweet, soothing, and detoxifying tea with mood-enhancing and restorative benefits. You’ll experience a silky, medium-bodied, amber beverage with natural notes of hazelnut, bamboo and honey.Thanks to Mamaki's high antioxidant and polyphenol composition, it's been linked to a wide range of benefits, including cardiovascular health, neuro-protection, antiviral 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 cultivated through regenerative practices on the volcanic slopes of Mauna Loa at 4,000 feet.How to Brew Mamaki TeaMamaki Tea Brewing Tips: Don't discard your leaves after the first steep! Mamaki can be brewed a second time. The longer you let mamaki steep, the more syrupy it gets. It's perfect for sore throats. *Māmaki's natural sweetness shines best unadorned, though a drizzle of local honey enhances its floral notes.* To maximize health benefits (and your time), brew a 1/2 or whole gallon of mamaki, steep overnight, then store in the fridge and drink throughout the week. Optionally, add a splash of honey, cinnamon, apple or guava juice. 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
