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TEAS
We are so busy growing and processing tea that we have little time to build our website. In the meantime, please contact us for prices and availability of our delicious teas, tisanes, herbs, and spices at moonrisetea@gmail.com. Mahalo and thank you for your understanding while we grow.

Hawai`i Grown Teas

`Ahinahina (Silversword) White Needle Tea

This delicate Hawai`i Grown white needle tea is named for `Ahinahina, the rare & endangered silversword which grows high on the slopes of Mauna Kea, the dormant volcano on which this tea is grown. Flavor notes include honey and cake batter.

Poliahu Snow Goddess White Tea

This delicate Hawai'i Grown white tea is named for Poliahu, goddess of snow, residing on Mauna Kea where snow is often visible in the winter. Poliahu is remembered as the most beautiful goddess of Hawai`i. Like Poliahu this white tea is most beautiful unfolding in a glass tea pot. It has a flavor as delicate as snow melting in the tropical sun. A very delicate white tea which smells and tastes of strawberries with a hint of citrus.

Lilinoe Mist Goddess Green Tea

This Hawai`i grown green tea is named after the Goddess of Mists, Lilinoe. This mysterious Goddess lives high on Mauna Kea, the volcanic mountain on which this tea is grown. She makes herself visible only when she desires, dancing around the steep rocky slopes and through the Mamane trees, where the Palila Honeycreeper, an elusive endangered bird nests. This green tea, like her namesake, is slightly cloudy, similar to a high quality gyokuro. An exquisite green cup with just a hint of cloudiness, and a soft, almost buttery mouth feel.

Kaiwiki Oolong Tea

This Hawai`i tea is grown in the Ahupua`a of Kaiwiki. Ahupua`a, divisions of land from sea to mountain, are a system of land management set up in ancient times to provide sustainability for all of Hawai`i's people. A rich, warm cup, this Hawai`i grown medium to dark oolong tea is warm and inviting, like cookies fresh from the oven, truly a taste of Aloha. Brew at least three times for great value.

Haumea Earth Goddess Black Tea

This rich Hawai`i grown black tea is named for Haumea, Hawaiian Earth Goddess. This tea is rich like the volcanic earth in which it grows. The flavor starts out with the taste of honey, followed by rich notes of dark chocolate and cake.

Exclusive Teas Herbs & Fusions

Lava Rush Punch

A bright herbal fusion with tangy hibiscus, sweet goji berries, tart apple, & spiced with tropical Hawai`i grown pink peppercorns. This herbal fusion is extremely popular and is great hot or iced.

Black Lava Rush

We get comments like, "This is the best tea I have ever had." A tasty fusion of Lava Rush Punch and black tea. Most excellent iced & good hot too.

Tulsi

Also known as Holy Basil this herb is considered sacred in India. It makes a tasty and healthy tisane (herbal tea). Hawai`i grown. (out of stock, sorry!)

Gingermint

Cool mint married with warm ginger. Comfort for your tummy and taste buds. Make a jar of sun tea on a hot day, or try it hot with a drizzle of Hawaiian honey.

Everyday Teas

WHITE

Strawberry Seduction

China Bai Mu Dan white tea is blended with strawberries for a truly seductive tea. Also makes a great iced tea.

Champagne Raspberry

Celebrate life with this exquisite tea that combines the sparkly tang of champagne with sweet raspberries. Sinfully divine.

GREEN

Sencha

A traditional organic Japan green tea, brews a grassy cup, bright and green.

Gunpowder Green

This Gunpowder Imperial is from Anhui Province, China, and is the highest grade available. The name “Gunpowder” comes from the look of the pellet-like leaves. Our Gunpowder has a consistent size and shape, dark shiny leaf, and a smooth finish. USDA Certified Organic.

Guo Lu First Grade

Also from Anhui Province, this USDA Certified Organic green tea is straightforward. This is the tea you want for a good, pure green tea taste.

Hand-Tied Flowering Tea

GREEN FUSIONS

Groovy Green (limited edition)

Pikake

This lovely green tea is scented with jasmine, called Pikake in Hawai`i, or peacock flower. The lovely fragrance is enhanced visually with the addition of jasmine blossom petals.

Tangerine Green

BLUE (OOLONG)

Iron Goddess of Mercy Ti Kuan Yin

Nilgiri Burnside Oolong

BLACK

Basic Black

Nilgiri Black

Lapsong Souchong

Earl Grey Creme

BLACK FUSIONS

Akasha

Herbals

HAWAI`I GROWN HERBALS

Tulsi
Also known as Holy Basil, or sweet basil, this plant has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda medicine in India, and has been referred to as the “elixir of life.” Tulsi, because of its health benefits and pleasant taste is becoming more popular in the United States. In fact it is currently our most popular tisane. Try some Hawai`i grown Tulsi and see for your self how good it is. It can be drunk alone or with a touch of honey. (Sorry, out of stock)

Gotu Kola
This Hawai`i grown Gotu Kola is mild, almost sweet. It makes a wonderful tisane or can be used fresh in salads and cooking. "Two leaves a day keeps old age away."

Hibiscus (Jamaica Bush)
Flower buds are used for a tart tisane, similar in tartness to cranberries. It has a delightful bright red color. Use hot or prepared as a cold refreshing punch.

Pineapple Sage
Hawai`i grown, sweet herb with lovely red flowers, makes a great tasting tisane that requires no sweetener, but can take a little honey.

EVERYDAY HERBALS

Honeybush

The honeybush plant is said to be even sweeter than rooibos. Give it a try and tell us what ou think. 100% USDA Organic, naturally caffeine free.

Rooibos
This herb is naturally sweet, and is called red tea in Africa, where it is from. A nice caffeine free change from regular teas. 100% USDA Organic, naturally caffeine free.

Spearmint

Cool and refreshing, not as harsh as peppermint. This is a childhood favorite. Makes a great sun tea and is good with a little Hawaiian honey.

Yerba Mate

A favorite hot beverage in Paraguay, Argentina, and Brasil, yerba mate is often described as vegetal and grassy, and is often compared to green tea Contains minerals and is said to convey many health benefits.

HERBAL FUSIONS

Chamomile Lavender

Winner at the 2008 World Tea Expo, this auromatic herbal blend soothes the senses and melts away stress. 100% USDA Organic, naturally caffeine free.

Chocolate Monkey
This tisane is a staff favorite, the ultimate dessert infusion. It is flavored with chocolate, bananas, and a touch of spice. 100% USDA Organic, naturally caffeine free.

Gingermint
The coolness of mint married with the warm comfort of ginger, this tea is a perfect tummy soother. Makes a relaxing warm drink, or try iced. Contains organic ginger, and is naturally caffeine free.

Post-Tox
100% USDA Organic, naturally caffeine free.

Rooibos Chai

Your favorite Chai, only made with naturally sweet rooibos. 100% USDA Organic, naturally caffeine free.

Cosmic Chai

A special blend of black teas, rooibos and spices, this chai is out of this world.

Herbs & Spices

Pink Peppercorns

Imagine a mild black pepper taste kissed with a hint of tropical sweetness. This is not a true pepper. It's better. Hawai`i grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Available as whole peppercorns or ground.

All Purpose Premium Tea Seasoning
Tea blended with Hawai`i grown pink pepper and Hawaiian alae`a salt create a simple all purpose seasoning. Use on anything and everything. Yum!

BBQ Tea Seasoning
A smokey blend of tea, herbs and spices to season barbeque dishes and more. The tea also works as a meat tenderizer so your food comes out tender and juicy.

Bold Tea Seasoning
A rich blend of tea, herbs and spices to complement heavier foods like, steaks and beef. The tea also works as a meat tenderizer so your food comes out tender and juicy.

Stevia
Hawai`i grown, the dried leaves of the sweetest plant on earth. Use as a natural and healthy sweetener.

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Moonrise Tea Garden

2375 Kaiwiki Road
Hilo, HAWAII 96720
(808) 969-9572