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Island Mai Tai Time Hawaii v1 Hawaii T-Shirt

Mai Tai Time is a small ceremony performed all over Hawaiʻi at roughly 5:00 p.m. — the rocks glass, the rum, the lime, the bright orange sky.

The Story Behind the Mai Tai

The Mai Tai was invented in 1944 by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron, whose tiki bar in Oakland was the laboratory for what would become an entire mid-century aesthetic. The original was simple: aged Jamaican rum, fresh lime, orange curaçao, orgeat (almond syrup), and rock candy syrup, shaken hard with crushed ice. Hawai'i adopted the drink during the post-statehood tiki boom of the late 1950s, and resort bartenders along Kā'anapali and Waikīkī gave it its now-classic float of dark rum and a sprig of mint.

For Cocktail & Sunset Lovers

For locals, this design wears the easy pleasure of pau-hana on the lanai — the day folded up neatly, the breeze doing its work. For visitors, it's the tee that remembers that one mai tai, that one sunset, that one moment the trip clicked into place.

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.

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