tropical pain relief

by rachelrummel

22 Items

Rollinia

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Rollinia

Brazil's spiky yellow fruit has lemon meringue–flavored insides.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

Hala Fruit

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Hala Fruit

It looks like an exploding planet and tastes like sugarcane.

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rachelrummel

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Malasadas

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Malasadas

These Portuguese doughnuts have a fervent fanbase in Hawaii.

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Added by trevorxtravesty

Kava

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Kava

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.

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Added by Samir S Patel

Pure Kona Coffee

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Pure Kona Coffee

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

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Reina Gattuso

Added by Reina Gattuso

Finger Lime

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Finger Lime

Slice one open for some citrus caviar.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

Jaboticaba

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Jaboticaba

The Brazilian tree gets covered by its tart purple fruit.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

Peanut Butter Fruit

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Peanut Butter Fruit

Its pulp tastes just like the creamy spread.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

Chocolate Pudding Fruit

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Chocolate Pudding Fruit

This fruit can also count as dessert.

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rachelrummel

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Olosapo

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Olosapo

In Central America, custard grows on trees.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

Ice Cream Bean

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Ice Cream Bean

The South American bean that looks like cotton candy and tastes like ice cream.

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AbiInman

Added by AbiInman

Canistel

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Canistel

The sweet and creamy “eggfruit” makes a great nog.

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jeloye

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Laupahoehoe, Hawaii

Kaluakauka (Doctor's Pit)

The spot where the namesake of the Douglas fir met his mysterious end on a Hawaiian volcano.

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Cherimoya

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Cherimoya

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.

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Added by tinasimmons

Guri Guri

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Guri Guri

Maui's sherbet-ice cream hybrid is a light, fruity, creamy delight.

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Sam OBrien

Added by Sam OBrien

Pepeekeo, Hawaii

'Akaka Falls

These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs.

thomasharper

Added by thomasharper

Monstera Deliciosa

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Monstera Deliciosa

This fruit either burns your throat or tastes like a tropical medley.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

Noni

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Noni

A fruit so foul, shamans use it to scare evil spirits.

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Jared Rydelek

Added by Jared Rydelek

White Kiawe Honey

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White Kiawe Honey

This pristine honey with a cool menthol aftertaste is produced by honeybees that feast on a Hawaiian mesquite forest.

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Rohini Chaki

Added by Rohini Chaki

Marsh Samphire

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Marsh Samphire

The briny “asparagus of the sea” grows along coasts around the world.

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Added by blakeolmstead

It's It

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It's It

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?

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rachelrummel

Added by rachelrummel

Dole Whip

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Dole Whip

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.

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rachelrummel

Added by rachelrummel