11 Authentic Foodie Gifts from Hawaiʻi

Between cultural appropriation and greenwashing, it can be hard to know what’s real.

We get it . . . you want to give meaningful gifts that actually support Hawaiʻi and the people who care for this place.

That’s why we created this guide.

It's a handpicked selection straight from our kitchen + personal relationships + picky tastebuds.

So skip the mass-produced imported stuff and reach for these authentic gifts from Hawaiʻi.

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1. Polipoli Farms
Hawaiian Tea Sampler Pack

You knew we’d start here.

Here’s the thing: many “Hawaiian teas” on the market aren’t actually from Hawaiʻi.

At Polipoli Farms, every ingredient is 100% Hawaiʻi-grown using regenerative practices.

Our Tea Sampler Pack invites your loved ones to experience the real thing . . . healing blends made from Polynesian plants that have been trusted for generations.

Island: Maui
Shipping available: Yes

🔗 Shop the Hawaiian Tea Sampler Pack

2. Paradise Now
Mugs by Jackie Sabado

Jackie Sabado’s artwork feels like the Hawaiʻi we grew up with . . . salty surf days, blooming island flowers, and authentic island scenery.

Her Paradise Now brand has a flagship store in Wailuku and a newly opened location in Mānoa, each filled with her signature blend of color + nostalgia + aloha.

Her mugs are an everyday dose of that beauty.

Pair one with a cup of Polipoli tea and you’ve got a little ritual that feels like Hawaiʻi itself.

Island: Wailuku, Maui + Mānoa, Oʻahu
Shipping available: Yes

🔗 Shop Paradise Now

3. Pawniolo Pets
Furry Kake

This family of cattle ranchers crafts premium + locally sourced pet treats like Furry Kake . . . a nutritious, preservative-free topper that supports Hawaiʻi’s food system.

Island: Hawaiʻi Island
Shipping available: Yes

🔗 Shop Furry Kake

4. Kumu Farms
Fresh Papayas

Known for decades of fresh, sustainable produce, this local farm ships their legendary Molokaʻi papayas . . . rich + sweet + perfect for anyone craving this ʻono fruit.

Island: Maui + Molokaʻi
Shipping available: Yes

🔗 Shop Kumu Farms

5. Slow Island Co.
Mahiʻai Reserve Five Pepper & Smoked Onion Hot Sauce

This hot sauce is rich + smoky + satisfyingly chunky . . . crafted by chef and master preserver Gida Snyder using locally sourced ingredients.

Island: Kauaʻi
Shipping available: Yes

🔗 Shop Slow Island Co.

6. Maui Chili Chili Oil
Mild Kine Spicy Chili Oil

Made with sweet Maui onions, this bold + versatile chili oil brings layered flavor and a touch of heat to elevate any dish. Seriously, so good!

Island: Maui
Shipping available: Yes

🔗 Shop Maui Chili Chili Oil

7. Maui Hub
Goat's Milk Caramel

Think of Maui Hub as an online farmers market at your fingertips.

Simply log on and fill your virtual cart with fresh produce (hello, home cooked meals!), packaged foods perfect for gifting, and small-batch favorites . . . like the simple + satisfying Haleakalā Creamery’s Goat’s Milk Caramel.

Then pay online and choose from multiple pickup locations across Maui or have your order delivered straight to your door.

Seriously, how easy is that?

Where: Maui pickup + delivery
Shipping available: No

🔗 Shop Maui Hub

8. Farm Link Hawaiʻi
ʻUlu Crackers

Farm Link Hawaiʻi is kind of like the Oʻahu cousin to Maui Hub that brings the farmers market experience virtual.

You can order online for delivery or pickup, or stop by their brand-new shop in Honolulu to browse in person.

The space is beautiful and full of local finds (like these ʻUlu Crackers from ʻUlu & Kalo Bakery). It’s one of the easiest ways to stock up while supporting a ton of Hawaiʻi food producers all in one place.

Where: Oʻahu pickup + delivery or shop in-person at their Hōʻiliʻili Market in Honolulu
Shipping available: No

🔗 Shop Farm Link Hawaiʻi

9. The Locavore Store (Hilo)
Local Apparel

Every time we visit the Locavore Store in Hilo, we’re reminded how much heart this place has.

Run by the kindest folks, their warmth shines through in every detail . . . from thoughtfully curated shelves showcasing Hawaiʻi’s vibrant food scene to the charming shirts that celebrate local produce.

Island: Hawaiʻi Island
Shipping available: Yes (with some limitations)

🔗 Shop The Locavore Store