What is OTAI?

‘Otai – Tongan Watermelon Drink. ‘Otai originates from Tonga. A small Polynesian island chain in the south pacific.

What is Otai made from?

”Otai’ is a fruit drink which originated in Tonga and is usually made as a summertime refreshment. It is a blend of water, coconut milk, and any variety of pulped tropical fruit such as coconut, watermelon, mango, and pineapple but is almost always watermelon as it is plentiful in Tonga.

Who started OTAI?

The original Samoan version as recorded by European colonists in the 1890s was made by mixing grated ambarella fruit (called vi in Samoan language and Tongan, wi in Hawaiian language) and young coconut meat with coconut milk and coconut water.

What is the most popular food in Tonga?

The staples of Tongan foods are pork, chicken, beef, sheep ribs and of course fish to name a few popular meats. Add in some coconut milk, taro leaves and various starches such as yams, taro, sweet potatoes and tapioca and you can taste the true Tongan cuisine.

What do they drink in Hawaii?

Let us check out the list of favorite drinks in Hawaii.

Hawaiian Punch – A Famous Alcoholic Drink.
Blue Hawaii – A Popular Cocktail.
Mai Tai – Hawaiian Rum Cocktail.
Bay Breeze – Hawaiian Breeze Alcoholic Drink.
Pog – One of the Best Hawaiian Drinks.
Hawaiian Sunset – A Sought-After Vodka Beverage.

What is Tongan kava?

In Tonga, kava is like alcohol and drunk nightly at kalapu (Tongan for “club”), which is also called a faikava (“to do kava”). If no female touʻa can be found, or it is such a small, very informal gathering, one of the men will do the job of serving the kava root; this is called fakatangata (“all-man”).

What food is Tonga known for?

Some of the traditional Tongan dishes are lobster and fish, octopus, steamed pork, suckling pig, and tropical fruits.

What is the most popular Hawaiian drink?

Mai Tai
Perhaps the Mai Tai is the quintessential drink of the Islands, and it is certainly the most popular. Here’s how to make a Mai Tai that will impress your guests at your next poolside party: Combine about one-half ounce of orange Curacao with two ounces orange juice.

What gems are found in Hawaii?

Gems native to Hawaii include peridot, obsidian and gem-like crystals called olivine, which contribute to Hawaii’s green beaches. These gems are formed through cooling lava, as well as heat and pressure. Another gem is black coral, which is a living organism used in jewelry.