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Hawaiians used the tea to promote good health, cleanse the body, prevent strokes, diabetes, constipation, and revive the appetite. It was also used to help people with stomach problems, colon and bowel problems, and those with liver complications. Leaves of Ko’oko’olau are also used as a revitalizing tea to bolster those distressed by general debility. The flowers were used to stimulate appetite and often mixed with the Mamaki leaves to increase potency.
Ko'oko'olau is an endemic plant to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in small bushes or shrub with yellow flowers.
.5oz bag of loose leaf Ko'oko'olau tea.
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
Brewing 1 gallon of tea:
Bring 16 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1/3 the bag in water and let steep over night. In the morning transfer tea to the refrigerator. Once refrigerated, tea will last 2-3 weeks.
Brewing by the cup:
Boil 3-4 cups of water. Measure 1 teaspoon of crushed leaves and add to water. Let tea steep for 5-10 minutes.
Enjoy Hot or Cold!
