Hawaiian Royal Collection

A collection of fine teas named to honor some members of the Royal Families of Hawaii.

Kamehameha the Great First King of Hawaiian Islands 1758-1819

Queen Deborah Kapule Last Queen of the Island of Kauai 1798-1853

Princess Ruth Keelikolani Govenor of the Island of Hawaii 1826-1883

King David Kalakaua Last King of the Hawaiian Islands. 1836-1891

Queen Esther Kapi'olani Queen Consort of Hawaii 1834-1899

Queen Lili'uokalani Last Queen of the Hawaiian Islands 1838-1917

The pleastant custom of taking a leisurely tea in the afternoon was adopted by Hawaiian Royalty between the mid and late 1880's, even thought it had long been the practice of the British families who first settled in the island in earlier years. To the British, the term High Tea refers to an evening meal.The Hawaiian Royalty who adopted the custom, High Tea meant a very substancial repast consisting of a big assortment of fancy finger foods, and decadent desserts.