Kawakawa Teas
Our tea range focuses on the remarkable plant Kawakawa and other Native plants and then builds contemporary herbs around them giving the teas distinct and original flavours.
Circulate
A complete blend to get your blood moving. With herbs like Gotu Kola, Ginkgo and Rosemary that all have a great affinity with the brain. Hawthorn and our very own Kawakawa that both have wonderful heart supporting properties. These herbs are all brought together by the unique warming and spicy properties of Horopito. This really is a complete formula to fire up your circulation.
Benefits
Digestion & Detox
Energy & General Wellness
Skin Health
Relax
The perfect tea to drink at the end of the day, or at any time you need to allow your mind and body to unwind from the many stresses we encounter in modern living. Relax offers you an exquisite combination of both western and NZ native herbs that have wonderful calming qualities encouraging you to destress and rediscover your balance.
Benefits
Energy & General Wellness
Kūmarahou
Kūmarahou gives you the full benefit of the exceptional properties of 100% Kūmarahou that has been sustainably hand harvested from the native bush of New Zealand. Kūmarahou has a rich traditional use where it was used in many different circumstances. Known for it’s stunning yellow flower when it explodes into colour for a few short weeks at the start of Spring that is responsible for one of its common names of ‘Golden Tainui’.
Benefits
Digestion & Detox
Energy & General Wellness
Skin Health
Digest
A comforting tea that can be drunk anytime, but is especially beneficial after meals. The nurturing qualities of Kawakawa are combined with the remarkable soothing properties of Hoheria. Peppermint and Ginger complete this blend with their delicious, warming tones
Pure
Pure gives you the full benefit of the exceptional properties of 100% Kawakawa that has been sustainably hand harvested from the native bush of New Zealand. Kawakawa has a rich traditional use where it was used in many different circumstances. Commonly called the Pepper Tree, Kawakawa has a unique taste described as sweet, warming and invigorating that is sure to give your taste buds tingling!
Benefits
Digestion & Detox
Energy & General Wellness
Skin Health
Energise
An invigorating and energising tea that is perfect as a morning beverage or anytime you want or need a gentle lift. The fantastic warming properties of NZ Kawakawa is perfectly complimented with Organic Sencha (whole leaf) Green Tea. The blend is rounded with the soft sweetness of Licorice and a subtle hint of Ginger.
Benefits
Energy & General Wellness
Protect
A beautifully fragrant tea that combines the best of NZ bush with dynamic traditional herbs. This tea is all about protecting and supporting you naturally when you need it most. From the wonderfully versatile Kawakawa to Manuka’s robust properties, the addition of the delicate but remarkable Elderflower, and the sweet supporting qualities of Rosehips. Together these herbs create a very special blend.
Benefits
Respiratory & Immune
Energy & General Wellness
Winter Essentials
Restore
Restore brings together a remarkable blend of NZ Native Herbs that combine Kawakawa, Karamu, Manuka and Kumarahou. These are combined with the spiciness of Cinnamon and the wonderful properties of Nettle leaf that is well known in herbal folklore. Together these herbs create a truly unique combination that are all about helping and supporting you stay in balance and harmony.
Benefits
Digestion & Detox
Respiratory & Immune
Energy & General Wellness
Winter Essentials
Manuka
Manuka is most well-known for its honey made from the nectar of the flower, however, the leaf was traditionally used as a tea replacement by early settlers in New Zealand. This incredibly fragrant leaf is what contains the remarkable properties of the Manuka essential oil. This blend balances the pure taste of Manuka Leaf with hints of Spearmint and Lemon Peel that lend citrus minty tones to this unique NZ herb.
Tea Bags
For convenience with a conscience we offer our 100% plant based NeoSoilon® tea bags
Loose Leaf
For the purists among us who like their tea straight up
Refill Bags
To help us help you we offer our home compostable refill bags, because our tea tubes are made to be refilled
Tea Brewing Guide
Measure 1 teaspoon of tea leaves per cup of water
Infuse with hot water, approx 80°C
Brew for 5 minutes… then enjoy hot or as a refreshing iced tea
The OKU Tea Journey
Join us on a journey of how we make our NZ Native & Kawakawa Teas:
Grow - Harvest - Dry - Blend - Package - Brew (and most importantly) - Enjoy :)
