Tea Region Guide

Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Volcanic soil and consistent rainfall make Hawaii the only significant tea-growing region in the continental/insular US.

Altitude
600–1,200m
Harvest window
Year-round
Country
Hawaii, USA

Why Big Island tastes the way it does

Volcanic soil and consistent rainfall make Hawaii the only significant tea-growing region in the continental/insular US. Altitude, soil, and harvest timing all shape the cup — see it plotted on our full interactive world map for context against every other growing region.

Explore Big Island on the interactive map →

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