Mamaki is a non-caffeinated white tea that is natively grown in Hawaii.
Hawaii is one of the most unique places in the world to grow tea.
It has small tea farm population, yet the island has some of the most important features that make premium tea growth possible, including:
- Rich volcanic soil
- Favorable mountainous terrain
- Regular rainfall
- etc
Mamaki tea is one type of tea that Hawaii can truly call it’s own.
Mamaki tea leaves are harvested from the plant known as pipturus alibidus. And it has been used by natives for decades as a herb-like supplement for overall health and mental well-being.
While is can grow in the wild in the wet forests in Hawaii, farmers have learned through years of cultivation, how to produce quality mamaki tea leaves that retains as much of it’s natural goodness as possible.
Research studies have shown that mamaki tea leaves contain some highly beneficial antioxidants including:
- Catechins
- Chlorogenic acid
- Rutin
- etc
The brewed tea taste refreshing and resembles that of a mixture of green tea with aloe vera.
Due to it’s limited production, tea lovers who find it available often purchase a lot of it before it sells out and has to wait for the next harvest.
It is a great alternative to rooibos for those looking for non-caffeinated tea.