Hawaii Tea Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed of tea-enthusiasts and tea-growers in the State of Hawai’i. The purpose of this organization is:
- To encourage and maintain a spirit of cooperation among its members for the orderly development of tea culture and industry in the state of Hawaii.
- To pursue education, research and promotion of Hawaii grown and manufactured tea and tea products.
- To promote the appreciation of the cultural heritage of tea from different countries.
- To foster and maintain a venue for assessing and maintaining quality of tea certification/verification in Hawaii.
- To cooperate with State and Federal regulatory agencies for the overall welfare of the tea industry in Hawaii.
- To develop and promote the arts associated with Tea and a unique Hawaii Tea Culture.