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‘Ohi’a
Lehua Blossom |
Wilelaiki
Blossom |
Macadamia
Nut Blossom |
(Pron.
O·He·Uh Lay·Who·Uh)
(A symbol of love & fidelity)
Certified 100% Organic |
(pron.
Willie·Lie·Key)
aka “Christmasberry Blossom”
Certified 100% Organic |
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| Flavor: |
Light
and delicate |
Ambrosial
with a slight spice note |
Floral
and nutty |
| Texture: |
Thick
and creamy |
Smooth
and viscous |
Velvety |
| Hue: |
White |
Light
Amber |
Amber |
| Season: |
May
to July |
August
to November |
February
to April |
| Source: |
‘Ohi’a
Lehua blossoms in the mystical Ohi’a forest,
high on Mauna Loa’s slopes |
The
blossoms of a Brazilian pepper tree called Wilelaiki,
that grows abundantly near cliffs overlooking the
turquoise Pacific. |
Macadamia
Nut Orchards in the South East part of the island. |
| Best with: |
Spread
on toast, drizzled over pears and blue cheese, or
mixed in green tea. |
Drizzled
on steamed carrots, used as a base for marinades,
or mixed in chai or coffee. |
Over
fruit salad, yogurt, or waffles; or mixed in herbal
tea. |
Our
bees forage for nectar in lush forests and open
ranch lands along volcanic slopes. They follow the
flower blooms around the island of Hawaii, collecting
nectar at its peak ripeness. As a result, each of
our three pure honey varietals has a sweet, exquisite
flavor and a smooth texture. And, as you will taste,
each single-floral honey varietal is surprisingly
distinct.
The
‘Ohi’a Lehua Legend of Love and Fidelity
According to Hawaiian myth, the gods transformed
Lehua into a blossom in order to reunite her with
her lover, ‘Ohi’a, who was turned into
a tree by the vengeful volcano goddess Pele after
‘Ohi’a spurned her amorous advances.
Picking a Lehua blossom allegedly causes rain, representing
the tears Lehua sheds as a result of being separated
from her lover. |
The
origin of the word “Wilelaiki”
Our Wilelaiki honey is produced from the Christmasberry
tree, which is native to Brazil and probably introduced
to Hawaii at the turn of the 20th century. The Hawaiian
name Wilelaiki originated from the kama’aina
rancher and politician Willie Rice who saw a group
of Hawaiian women stringing leis from the berries
of the Christmasberry tree. He asked for a hat lei
(worn by most paniolo) made from the berries, and
from then on, he was always seen with these red
berry lei. Hence: Wilelaiki (pronounced “Willie·Lie·Key”) |
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