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Health Benefits of Māmaki
Māmaki tea is a traditional Hawaiian herbal tea rich in antioxidants that support circulation, detoxification, and overall wellness. Naturally caffeine-free and deeply rooted in Hawaiian healing, it’s grown and crafted with care here at Polipoli Farms.

People relaxing outdoors in lush greenery while sharing glasses of tea.

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"Don't Grow Your Cultural Plants"

We were told our Native Hawaiian plants had no value. This discovery changed everything.

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How to Become a Farmer With No Experience

Simple advice for anyone looking to work on a farm—even if you feel “unqualified”

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5 "Hawaiian" Plants That Aren't Actually From Here

Think you know your Native Hawaiian plants? These five might surprise you.

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Debunking ʻĀina Myths

Popular takes on farming, food, and healing—and why I see it differently.

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10 Native Hawaiian Farms To Buy From Directly

Meet 10 Native Hawaiian farms growing everything from canoe crops to kale. Learn how to buy from them directly, whether that's a farmstand, a farmers market, or shipping to...

5 Favorite Books on Hawaiian-Style Planting

The Reading List That Made Us Better Growers

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Where to Volunteer on ʻĀina in Hawaiʻi

Ready to get involved? Here are places seeking folks just like you, organized by island.

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How We Turn Food Waste Into Healthy Soil

The no-fuss composting system behind our regenerative farm.

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Nā Wai ʻEhā holds Maui’s largest groundwater aquifer, supplying 70% of the island’s water needs.

– Lehia Apana4 Reasons to Love Nā Wai ʻEhā

Food + Drink

11 Authentic Foodie Gifts from Hawaiʻi

Between cultural appropriation and greenwashing, it can be hard to know what’s real. Cut through the noise with our trusted local recommendations.

Food + Drink

How to Brew Our Māmaki + ‘Ulu Tea

Make this māmaki + ʻulu tea part of your daily ritual. Brewing the perfect cup is easier than you think.

As Seen on TV: Poi-fection Bowl

Featured on Cooking Hawaiian Style, this simple and nourishing breakfast is made with 100 percent Hawaiʻi-grown ingredients. Here's how to make it at home.