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Some people wonder how Hawaiian coffee can vary so widely from one product or brand to the next. Even the most casual of coffee drinkers understands that different geographic regions produce different inherent flavors in the coffee beans and, hence, different coffees. But how can Hawaiian coffee vary so widely from brand to brand or even within a brand if it’s all grown in the same state? Factors That Influence Hawaiian Coffee The biggest reason Hawaiian coffee differs so much is because there are different growing conditions on each of the islands. So, while, yes, technically, it is all grown in Hawaii,...

Here's the 6th Kona Coffee farm report from our Licensed Q Grader and resident farmer extraordinaire, Paul Massard.

Twenty-four years since our founding, the Honolulu Coffee Experience Center will be opening as the flagship and 36th store in our company which includes a Café, Roastery, Bakery, Gift Shop, Cupping Room and the first Kona Coffee Experience Tour in the world. Our award winning products and highly trained barista team, services and state of the art coffee equipment including a completely refurbished circa 1944 roaster Probat UG 22 will be the focal point of the Experience Center. The grand opening of the Honolulu Coffee Experience Center will commence late this summer; stay tuned for regular updates as we progress with...

     Kona coffee has become synonymous with Hawaii and with good reason: Hawaii is the only region in the United States capable of producing the Arabica beans that are used to make Kona coffee. Our Kona coffee farm provides afternoon cloud cover, nutrient-rich volcanic soil and tropical rains which makes this location an ideal place for our Kona coffee farm to produce and cultivate our highly sought after premium 100% Kona Coffee.      While the Kona region plays a key role in harvesting Arabica beans, it is important to know that not all Kona coffee farms operate the same,...