HONOLULU (HI Now) - Chef Ravi Kapur, the celebrated culinary force behind San Francisco’s Liholiho Yacht Club, is back in Hawaiʻi to share something special — Olehna, his handcrafted golden turmeric botanic spirit. Now available at R. Field Wine Company inside Foodland stores statewide, Olehna offers a bold new way to experience the flavors of Hawai‘i.
Unlike typical tropical drinks, Olehna is layered, refined, and rooted in tradition. Its key ingredients — turmeric (‘olena), ginger (‘awapuhi), and sugarcane (kō) — are all Polynesian canoe plants, used for centuries in Hawaiian culture. The result is a spirit that is herbaceous, citrusy, floral, and bittersweet — a true reflection of Kapur’s personal palate and deep culinary heritage.
Born and raised in Hawai‘i to a Native Hawaiian-Chinese mother and Indian father, Kapur has built a career celebrating the intersection of cultures through food. He launched Liholiho Yacht Club in 2015 to wide acclaim, known for its bold flavors and nostalgic nods to island-style comfort food. With Olehna, Kapur brings that same authenticity and inventiveness to the world of spirits.
Olehna is more than a drink — it’s a celebration of roots, a tribute to tradition, and a perfect pour for your next cocktail party. Find it now at R. Field Wine Company locations statewide and explore a spirit that truly tastes like home.
For more information on Olehna, visit olehna.com and on social media @olehnaspirit. Find foodland.com/r-field-wine-company/on social media
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