As you pull onto the farm you will be wowed by the panoramic view of the ocean, the Hamakua Coast and the rows of tea fields below. We will walk the property learning about various tropical fruits, flowers, botanicals, and tea. This is an opportunity to experience the sights and scents of a working tea farm up close and photos are encouraged. After our walk we will relax on our lanai overlooking the ocean,  to taste a selection of teas. Guests will be educated on the types of tea, the processes used to create them and utilize all their senses to experience them.

Please allow 2- 2.5 hours for this tour. Mahalo for your support!

👉REMINDER: AS OUR FARM IS LOCATED IN A RAIN 🌱 FOREST - TOURS OPERATE RAIN 🌦 OR SHINE ☀️. UMBRELLAS FOR WALKING PORTION OF TOUR ARE PROVIDED. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR 👟AND DRESS IN LAYERS. 

The tasting portion of the tour is experienced overlooking looking the ocean on an open air covered lanai. When it's whale 🐋 time on the Big Island, many guests have experienced an extra special sighting while sipping tea. 

Once your tour is booked you will receive an email with more information.

If you like mint - you’re going to love our newest seasonal 🌱tea farm creation. Hawaii grown green tea and freshly harvested spearmint combine to make a refreshingly delicious, brisk cup of tea.

☕️Now available in “mug mini”/2 cup sample size or 15 cup size. 
We recommend steeping hot, then stirring in honey or sweetener of choice. Also delicious poured over ice. 

*NEW*

AS AN ADDED BONUS EACH MUG MINI TEA IS CONVENIENTLY PACKED IN AN UNBLEACHED TEA SAC FILTER MAKING THESE GREAT FOR TRAVEL OR FOR 🎁GIFT GIVING TO FRIENDS WHO MAY NOT HAVE TEA STEEPING EQUIPMENT. THE CONVENIENCE OF A 'TEA BAG", ONLY BETTER... CONTAINS QUALITY LOOSE TEA (NOT TYPICAL TEA BAG TEA DUST) - SO IT CAN BE RE-INFUSED FOR 2ND STEEP IF DESIRED. 2X☕️

A beautiful handcrafted artisan tea that is clean and pure. This super premium tea steeps a smooth cup of tea with slight caramel honey notes. Harvested in small batches weekly and only minimally processed to ensure maximum freshness and viability. Grown at the 300 foot elevation on the Big Island of Hawaii. Grown with natural methods - no chemicals. 

Ki Kea Ono (Hawaiian) translates into The Best/Most Delicious Black Tea. 

Please note:  All orders that include Hawaii Farm Grown Tea are shipped once per week on Thursdays. If you live on Hawaii Island 🌴 you may select Pick up to avoid shipping charges.  Orders placed by noon Thursday will be available for pickup on Saturday's at our farmer's market booth. See checkout page for location and times. You may also call or text us direct at 1-808-498-3949 to place your order or to see what additional teas or specialty blends we may have available. 🌱

Various pack size(s) available: make 10-30/20-60 cups ☕️based on customer preference of 1-3 infusions. Steep 2-3 grams of tea per 8 ounces 195-208 degree water for 2 minutes. Re-use leaves for successive 2 minute steeps. (staff enjoys a third infusion) Discard tea leaves within 12-24 hours.

👉Depending on the batch - sometimes steeping our black tea in hotter water for a shorter steep times brings out a beautiful floral aroma at the finish of the sip. Be patient... part of the beauty of "traditional twist tea" is the unique flavor components that are released with each successive steeping. Savor and enjoy! Let us  know your tasting experiences!  follow us on  Facebook  @ancientleaftea or Instagram @ancientleaf 

Many Mahalos for helping us to reach our BIG GOAL to share the goodness of our Hawaiian grown teas to every state in the US 🇺🇸 and every country in the world! Connect with us on social media and let us know where in the world 🌎 you are enjoying our teas ??? To your health!

Butterfly Pea Flower is a nutritious, antioxidant - rich and natural herb that has been consumed in traditional ayurvedic and chinese medicine for centuries. It serves as a natural remedy and has memory-enhancing, brain boosting and stress. relieving capabilities. 

We are PROUD TO ANNOUNCE: FARM TO CUP! Butterfly Pea Flower is NOW grown with natural methods on our tea farm on the Big Island of Hawaii! Hand picked, dried, and shipped to you at its peak freshness.

Are you a BUTTERFLY 🦋 PEA FAN ??? NEW SIZE: SAVE 20% when you buy our large bag! 

Gift Idea: Perfect gift for the Mom-to-Be. 👈 Gender Reveal Parties Or Baby Showers ... Imagine the FUN...It's a BOY! No, It's a Girl! when you serve this Blue Tea or Dramatic Color Changing Lemonade at your next family event. 

Steeping Instructions: Per Cup of HOT BLUE TEA: Use 5-7 dried flowers per 8 oz. water (212 degrees or slightly below boiling) Steep for 7-9 minutes. Enjoy hot or chill/pour over ice. Add A squeeze of lemon for a dramatic color change! (Indigo Blue to a pretty pink!) Traditionally served in Asia, as a stomach settling beverage after a meal with or without honey.

Packed size(s) makes 12-20 cups based on single infusion  or 1/2 Gallon of Lemonade (may receive more cups based on number of infusions or if making Butterfly Pea Sweet Tea Lemonade )

HERE'S OUR 🌱FARM FAVORITE RECIPE FOR:

BUTTERFLY PEA SWEET TEA COLOR CHANGING LEMONADE Makes 6 glasses lemonade

5 cups filtered water divided

1 cup granulated sugar

1 packet dried butterfly pea flowers

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

In a saucepan, combine 3 cups filtered water with sugar.  Stir in Butterfly Pea Flowers.  Bring to a simmer.  Remove from heat, cover, and let steep 10 minutes.  Strain out flowers thru a sieve. Set aside to cool or in the refrigerator 4-6 hours.

In a glass jar or measuring cup, combine lemon juice and remaining 2 cups water.  

To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour cooled butterfly pea syrup into glass, filling about 1/2 way. Pour lemon mixture on top and watch the color changing magic happen! Where the lemon meets the syrup, the color will change from blue to pink. Stir to combine the two mixtures until the color is pink throughout. Enjoy!

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To make (2) 16 oz. glasses - adjust recipe as follows

1 1/4 cup filtered water divided

1/4 cup granulated sugar

10-14 dried flowers 

1/4 cup lemon juice

In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup filtered water with sugar.  Stir in Butterfly Pea Flowers.  Bring to a simmer.  Remove from heat, cover, and let steep 10 minutes.  Strain out flowers thru a sieve. Set aside to cool or in the refrigerator 1 hour.

In a glass, combine lemon juice and remaining 1/2 cup water.

To serve, fill 2 glasses with ice. Pour cooled butterfly pea syrup into glass, filling about 1/2 way. Pour lemon mixture on top and watch the color changing magic happen! Where the lemon meets the syrup, the color will change from blue to pink. Stir to combine the two mixtures until the color is pink throughout. Enjoy!

100% PURE Hibiscus (Roselle Sabdariffa)  - Tart and delicious served hot or COLD.  We are proud to announce: Farm to Cup - Grown with organic methods on our tea farm on the Big Island of Hawaii! Picked, dried, and directly shipped to you at it's peak freshness. Staff recommends: Add 1.5 tsp - 2 tsp per cup of very hot water.  Steep 8-12 minutes. Place liquid in refrigerator and allow to cool/infuse 4-6 hours or overnight. Strain tea leaves - Pour over ice and add a squeeze of lime/lemon/orange, and sweeten to taste. Makes a delicious ruby red, caffeine free "iced tea".  Blossoms may also be left in this infusion and additional water added. Enjoy for  up to one week refrigerated.

For medicinal infusion - steep 1/2 Tbsp. of crushed hibiscus blossom in 1.5 cups of water for 10-15 minutes in 212 degree water. (optional - Add a squeeze of orange/lemon/lime, and sweeten to taste.) Consume 2-3 cups per day for 6 weeks. Recent studies have shown hibiscus may reduce blood pressure. Consult your medical professional for guidance and advice. 

Packed size(s) makes 8-16 or 32-64* cups based on single/double infusion (may receive more cups if poured over ice) *we only have a limited harvest - so only 8-16 cup size is available at this time.

READ MORE 🌺  6 Reasons to Drink Hibiscus Tea Your  💪Body Will Thank 🙏 You For