In short: Ancient Leaf Tea is a tea grower in Big Island, Hawaii, United States, according to Ancient Leaf Tea: about us, Ancient Leaf Tea and Love Big Island: tea farms.
Ancient Leaf Tea grows tea in Big Island, Hawaii, United States at about 12 m above sea level. The details on this page come from the grower's own published information and public sources (Ancient Leaf Tea: about us, Ancient Leaf Tea and Love Big Island: tea farms); the map pin marks the locality (Papaikou, Hamakua coast) rather than the estate itself.
What the Published Sources Say
- Ancient Leaf Tea says it is a family-owned and operated farm in the rainforests of Papaikou, which got its start in 2004.
- Ancient Leaf Tea says it uses organic and regenerative methods, aiming to exceed USDA Organic standards with Indigenous Microorganisms and Korean Natural Farming.
- Ancient Leaf Tea says its biggest passion is true tea (Camellia sinensis), and it also grows fruits, vegetables and botanicals.
- Ancient Leaf Tea lists white, green, black and oolong teas in its Pure Tea Collection, and sells Hawaii-grown tea seeds.
- Ancient Leaf Tea says it runs farm tours and tastings by appointment, and a farmstand at Onomea Bay.
Sources: Ancient Leaf Tea: about us, Ancient Leaf Tea, Love Big Island: tea farms. TeaTrade has not tested or tasted this grower's tea; these are the grower's and publishers' own statements.
Terroir & Climate
Tea in Hawaii is grown by a small number of farms, most of them on the volcanic slopes of the Big Island and a few on Maui. Because the islands rise from sea level to high volcanic uplands, conditions can differ sharply between nearby farms, and the mild climate generally allows a longer growing season than on the mainland.
The live forecast below tracks the current weather at the area's coordinates.
Tea Produced
Ancient Leaf Tea is described as making white, green, black and oolong tea.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Ancient Leaf Tea is in Big Island, Hawaii, United States; the map pin (19.79, -155.09) is approximate and marks the locality. Its 12 m elevation is the lowest of 7 estates we map in Big Island. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from this approximate pin, are:
- Johnny\u0027s Garden — 13 km away
- Big Island Tea — 27 km away
- Second Alarm Farm — 43 km away
- Tea Hawaii \u0026 Company — 43 km away
- Volcano Winery Tea Garden — 43 km away
Ancient Leaf Tea Compared with Big Island
In Big Island, Ancient Leaf Tea is wetter than 83% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 7 estates by elevation; the warmest of the 7 estates by daytime temperature. The table sets Ancient Leaf Tea against the 6 other estates we map in Big Island, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Ancient Leaf Tea | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 12 m | 797 m | 72 to 1,134 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,241 mm | 874 mm | 426 to 1,436 mm |
| Mean daily high | 26.9 °C | 22.7 °C | 21.1 to 25.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.2 °C | 14.8 °C | 13.3 to 20.2 °C |
Observed Climate at Ancient Leaf Tea (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Ancient Leaf Tea’s coordinates recorded 1,241 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was November (203 mm) and the driest was February (41 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.9 °C and overnight lows 19.2 °C over the year; September was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,241 mm |
| Wettest month | November (203 mm) |
| Driest month | February (41 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 26.9 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 19.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ancient Leaf Tea located?
Ancient Leaf Tea is in Big Island, Hawaii, United States. The map pin (19.79, -155.09) is approximate and marks the locality rather than the estate, at an elevation of about 12 metres.
What type of tea does Ancient Leaf Tea produce?
Ancient Leaf Tea is recorded as producing white, green, black and oolong tea.
How much rain does Ancient Leaf Tea receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,241 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in November (203 mm).
Data sources: the grower’s own published information and public sources (Ancient Leaf Tea: about us, Ancient Leaf Tea, Love Big Island: tea farms); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the area’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); the map pin is rounded to about 1 km and marks the locality, not the estate; elevation is a terrain-model value for that point. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].
