Anuenue Tea

I love checking Unilocal’s Hot and New section, because it’s chock full of places trying to flesh out being open, places failing at being new, and diamonds waiting to be exposed. On one of those checks, we found Anuenue, and went straight over after eating our fill of ramen.
Tucked behind Cinnamon’s and Black Cat Aveda Salon, this tea shop is really a hidden gem. We were able to try many of their teas, and were given such a treat to get to know the owners personally. I opted for the vegan Matcha Mochi, which absolutely didn’t taste vegan (SO GOOD), the green tea custard and the earl grey custard, and my husband opted for an iced tea.
We shared the tea and the mochi, and I had totally intended to share the custards too… but then I took a bite and refused to share either one. They were so incredibly good!!! The green tea was fresh and grassy, but perfectly hinted with sweetness, and the earl grey was creamy, rich, and bergamot perfumed. They were both an absolute dream to eat.
Prices are, granted, quite high. You do however get your items in reusable glass, so I’m thinking there’s probably a return refund when you come back with clean glass. Whatever the case, Anuenue is not to be missed, and not to be shared, so make sure everyone has their own! So delicious…

«I am good, but I’m not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil.»
What do you do when you make a woman laugh? To feel the flushness rising in your cheeks, your head automatically drops, a loss of words. That childhood sensation that you’ve done something marvelous, magical, but you’re just not sure what?
«Summer Krush for me, about a quarter sweet?»
«So you want just a little honey?»
Laughter, that’s how it started.
Anuenue Tea is a relatively new tea spot located in Kailua, behind where Cinnamon’s is, and amongst the Kailua collectible/​antiques shops.
I’m no great fan of tea. I usually bring along a little Grey Goose to help it along. Joining my friend for tea and having not eaten all day (Don’t Drink and Drive), and with still some miles to go before I sleep, I passed on the hooch.
Jazzy Green (green tea & raspberry)
Summer Krush (orange, apple, rose hip, hibiscus), both iced.
There are many mixes, but I am intolerably lazy, so I’ll just post the menu.
They serve their iced tea in premixed glass jars, removed from refrigeration, and organic honey added as a sweetener.
«He is so cute!»
«Oh, don’t get him started.»
(Nice to be talked about like a wet nosed puppy!) We have only been friends a short time, but she knows me so well, and it was to late. I am… a natural entertainer.
From that point, the conversation was on.
The teas are refreshing, tasty but the atmosphere wins the prize!
«If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything»… That’s Marilyn.
And this place serves Aloha.

When a new tea spot pops up, it makes my heart skip a beat. I’m so thankful Anuenue popped up in Kailua!
There is definitely a tea here for everyone. Green, black, oolong, chai, you name it. They are all unsweetened but you can ask them to put some local raw honey inside or milk. I love that they don’t come sweetened and you can just taste the high quality of the tea by itself. So refreshing!
I’ve tried the Summer Krush, Neighbor’s Mango, and Lemon Tree. Don’t ask me which is the best because they are all delicious! They also have herbal/​decaf teas if you are pregnant or simply don’t want caffeine. If you aren’t sure, ask for a sample. The staff are super friendly and can explain each tea to you in detail.
The store itself has a perfect beachy tea shop vibe. They also sell loose leaf tea to take home. Also don’t forget to bring your bottle back the next time you come in. You’ll get $ 0.50 off your next tea! That reminds me… I need to go back soon because their food menu (consisting of salads, sandwiches, and puddings) also looks amazing!
Quench your thirst at Anuenue today. Where they not only serve tea, they also serve aloha!

This was my first visit here, and it will definitely not be the last! When you walk in, you notice the cute décor from the hanging airplants to the concrete floor. It’s clean and modern with great music. The iced green tea latte is amazing! Refreshing! Make sure to check out the first living wall in a tea shop in Hawaii too!!!

Very cute new tea place. I had their vanilla chai latte (hot) and some earl grey pudding. Puddings! Came in a small glass that can be reused. Pudding Very interesting side for a tea place. More unique than regular tea joints, using raw honey to sweeten. Tea was light and with the honey not crazy sweet. Would be a good place for studying or a chat with friends. Only negative is that it’s located in the same area as Cinnamon’s, so good luck with parking. Also, they have WiFi, just ask.

Went to Anuenue Tea this morning & got a Yummy London Fog w/​lavender blueberry honey. Very interesting but I really like it. I’m happy there’s a place like this in walking distance of my office. The atmosphere is just as calming as their tea & the staff is very inviting. Pretty cool place. Check it out! I’ll be going back!

Outstanding ambiance, climate control, great menu, music, intelligent people that are enthusiastic. The best Tea or Coffee service and experience I have ever had in Hawaii, Mainland USA, England, Hong Kong, China and planet earth.
It keeps me healthy and a wonderful place to relax and rejuvenate.
Gotta experience it.

Best tea house in town, hands down. Great mellow environment with tasty and healthy teas. So far I’ve had strawberry oolong, Ceylon, and peppermint teas. I plan to go through the entire menu. The environment is casual chill and they have the coolest music in the background– just enough to inspire you and quiet enough for you to get some work done. The food is healthy and yummy too with my favorite being the Quinoa wraps. They also make gluten free snacks too! Congrats to brother and sister team, Jason & Candy. They need to open more of these around Hawaii and educate folks on what really good tea can do for the body, mind, and spirit!

My favorite new spot in Kailua. They have a wide selection of delicious teas, tea lattes, snacks and fantastic little dessert treats. The tea here will blow away anything you’ll find at a typical coffee shop in Oahu. Combine that with the staff’s exuding friendliness and you’ve got a place that I’ll keep coming back to again and again. I really like how they custom blend some of the teas they offer such as Vanilla Chai, Lavender Earl Grey and my personal holiday favorite, Gingerbread. Lots of milk options as well for the lattes and some amazing homemade pudding. Earl grey pudding, how can you not love that?

Anuenue Exquisite Tea is an awesome hidden gem! My husband discovered this place a couple weeks ago.
I’ve had the matcha latte, Ceylon latte and London Fog latte. Jason will tell you all you need to know about the teas & their flavors. I only need to tell him the flabor I’m looking for and he always gives me the best drinks!
Today I got to try their delicious food! They have yummy vegan mochi cakes (matcha coconut & banana carob) and puddings made from scratch. Today I also had the spicy avocado pasta salad! Super yum! Jason’s sister Candy is the baker & chef! She is great & together they have the best establishment I’ve been to in a long time! Please check out Anuenue Tea in Kailua Town. You will not be disappointed!

Best tea shop in Hawaii. Great Tea and Pudding is absolutely fabulous. Nice place to relax. Highly recommend for a healthy tea.

One of the best exquisite specialty tea shop on Oahu. Was looking into a gift for my mom’s birthday So I took a friend’s recommendation to check out the shop. The atmosphere and music felt welcoming and elegant. I had a feeling the place was gonna have something nice. The guy at the tea bar introduced me to a couple of their top sellings and I get to choose base on taste and smell. I ended up buying the strawberry oolong for the gift and had their homemade pudding for myself. I loved the pudding. My mother loved the tea. I will be going back for more very soon!

Love, love, love. This mom and pop shop is just what Kailua has been needing for tea lovers. Even if you’ve not acquired your love of tea just yet, don’t worry, Jason carries a variety to satisfy any palate, and snacks to boot (the organic pudding is to die for). So if you’re in the mood for personalized service, a cute place to refresh, and snacks that are not only yummy, but healthy too, Anuenue is the place to be.

Awesome new spot in kailua… if you’re looking for a variety of teas, look no further. Host to a variety of teas from hot to cold, oolong to earl gray, they got it going on… very different than your starbucks, they actually are more concerned with what their teas can do to benefit you in your lifestyle (having trouble focusing, trying to lose weight, recovering from a hangover, etc.) Personal must trys: summer crush, matcha latte, strawberry oolong, pesto chicken salad wrap, and organic puddings! They got really nice glass bottles for their cold teas that you can reuse at home or bring the empty ones back for 50 cents off per bottle!

Nice people in a cute new tea shop. We had some chai lattes (able to be served with a variety of milk options — I had soy and my boyfriend had whole milk) and some of the delicious pudding.
The tea is served with a syrup made from local honey. Actually, I poured a lot in and my tea didn’t get very sweet, so it’s pretty good if you don’t like sweet things, but it’s bad if you feel bad about using up all the expensive honey syrup.
You should also try the Earl Grey pudding if it’s available. It’s great!

Absolutely LOVE it here! The tea is amazing and the food is delicious! I highly recommend the Quinoa Chicken wrap! The location is perfect and its just an all around amazing environment! The owner is so nice and welcoming and helps you find exactly what you are looking for and also introduces you to new things to try!

Yes, I do drink other things besides wine and kombucha. I also drink tea, usually around noonish. I had just gotten my hair did at Black Cat Salon, located next door, and the owner of Anuenue Exquisite Tea came in to give the salon some promotional material. My gal couldn’t stop gushing over how great the place was. On a side note, the owner didn’t talk to anyone other than the stylists which I thought was kind of weird, like, HELLO, I am a potential customer, sell me yo tea! But I digress. Because my stylist totally sold me on it for him.
The place has really cute décor, and I LOVE the re-​usable bottles that the tea comes in. It’s a milk bottle type with their logo printed on the side. When I bring the bottle back to refill I get a dollar off– which is good because it is kind of pricey for tea. But, it is REALLY good tea.
They use only the finest organic tea for their brews. I had a hibiscus blend– hibiscus is really good for the immune system, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and decreases inflammation. Sometimes people make hibiscus tea bitter, but with their blend it was refreshing and pleasant.
The tea was delicious, maybe next time I’ll order some food. The puddings looked really neat in little glass jars. I think this place is really going to do well in Kailua!

Love their Thai wrap! So fresh and delicious! Oh and the teas and puddings are awesome, too! I also like the décor… fresh and appealing!

Convenient location, adorable décor, and delicious tea made with natural, organic ingredients. Everyone needs to try this place! You won’t be disappointed! Chungy, I’m so proud of you!