Onomea Tea Company, Papaikou

Seven years ago my husband and I were married on the Big Island. Knowing of my love for all things tea, he surprised me with a tour at Onomea. It’s our anniversary and I was thinking back on my favorite parts of our time there, and our tour at Onomea Tea Company is truly at the top of the list. 7 years hasn’t dulled the memory of how gracious Rob and Mike are as hosts, how incredibly gorgeous the plantation is, how fun and informative the tour was, and how lovely it was to get tea drunk from the lanai while nibbling the best scones on the planet and imagining the whale song during that time of year. If you don’t know anything about tea other than it being a tasty beverage, or if you are obsessed with it’s every facet, you need to do this tour. Rob and Mike and Onomea are one of the best parts of Hawaii.. fondly remembered.

This was the perfect way to end our week on the big island. Although google maps sent us the wrong way, Rob and Mike were completely understanding and waited for us to find their place. We started a tour of the grounds, which are absolutely GORGEOUS, followed by a wonderful tea tasting on their picturesque patio. If it wouldn't have been for my friend that was with us that wanted to do this, we wouldn't have ever known this is a MUST for visiting Hawaii. Seriously, if you have an afternoon to just relax, have some tea (and LOVELY homemade scones), and enjoy a beautiful view, BOOK THIS NOW!