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 Mamaki tea brews 2.5-4 gallons (see instructions) The color of Mamaki Tea bags is subject to change Hawaiian Mamaki Tea Deep 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,” mamaki 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 Mamaki tea were more active than those found in green tea and even had some mild anti-cancer effects. The mineral benefits of Mamaki tea include substantial amounts of zinc and potassium, which leads some naturopaths to use Mamaki for treating high blood pressure . Locally, Mamaki plays an important role in rainforest restoration efforts and is habitat for the Kamehameha butterfly. This Mamaki tea is pesticide-free and cultivated through regenerative practices on the volcanic slopes of Mauna Loa at 4,000 feet. How to Brew Mamaki Tea Mamaki 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. *Mamaki'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 mamaki 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 Mamaki 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