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Island Mai Tai Time Hawaii v2 Hawaii T-Shirt

Mai Tai Time is less a clock than a state of mind — the sun gets low, the ice gets loud, and somebody decides it's time.

The Story Behind the Mai Tai

The Mai Tai was created in 1944 at Trader Vic's restaurant in Oakland, California. Victor Bergeron poured a mix of aged rum, fresh lime, orange curaçao, orgeat, and rock candy syrup for two Tahitian friends, and one of them — Carrie Guild — exclaimed "Maita'i roa ae!" (Tahitian for "out of this world, the best!"). Hawai'i embraced the drink during the post-war tiki boom, and resort bartenders from Waikīkī to Wailea reinterpreted it with local pineapple and dark-rum floats, cementing it as the unofficial sunset cocktail of the islands.

For Cocktail & Sunset Lovers

For locals, this tee is the affectionate eyeroll at the cocktail every visitor orders — and the quiet truth that we order it too. For visitors, it's the memory of pau-hana on a lanai, the umbrella, the breeze, the bright orange sky.

Premium Gildan 5000 Unisex Tee

Fit & Sizing

True-to-size Gildan 5000 Unisex Classic Tee, sizes S through 2XL — order your normal size.

Care & Longevity

Durable DTG print. Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low to keep the art vivid.

Designed by Kahana Designs

Kahana Designs is an independent Hawaiʻi design shop. Every design is researched with respect for Hawaiian place and culture, and every order supports a small maker — mahalo nui.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tee run true to size?

Yes — the Gildan 5000 is a classic unisex fit. Order your usual size; size up one for a relaxed look.

What colors are available?

Available in 8 colors.

How is it printed and will it last?

Direct-to-garment printed with durable inks designed to hold color through regular washing.

From our Kailua-Kona studio: Hawaiian food & drink tees, all our Hawaii t-shirts, and Hawaii art posters.