Ho‘omau Maker: Polipoli Farms

We’re Brad & Lehia of Polipoli Farms. We grew up in the same neighborhood here on Maui, and now farm together in nearby Waiehu, within the ʻili of Polipoli.

Our herbal tea is grown under the Maui sun, harvested by hand, and prepared in small batches. This premium blend tastes slightly sweet yet earthy, with a hint of ‘ulu flavor. It goes down smooth and is delicious served either warm or chilled. Both ‘ulu and māmaki are naturally caffeine free.

‘Ulu and māmaki play an important part in Hawaiian culture. Māmaki is endemic to Hawaiʻi, which means it’s found here and nowhere else in the world. It was traditionally used for good health and overall well being, and some people experience a calming effect after drinking māmaki herbal tea. ʻUlu is a “canoe crop” introduced by the first Polynesian settlers to these islands centuries ago. It is a practical and spiritual crop that appears throughout Hawaiian lore, speaking to its cultural significance. Like māmaki, ʻulu herbal tea is known to have calming properties.