Our main farm blog has moved

"Farm Blog - Hawaiian Tea in the Making" has moved to a new location.

https://maunakeatea.com/tea-blog/

This blog will continue to talk about Taka's other worldly interests.
Cooking, Running, Local foods, Exploring the island.

Thanks,
Taka

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