Kona Coffee Blog

A Milestone for Hala Tree Coffee — and for Kona Innovation At Hala Tree Coffee, we’ve always believed that Kona coffee has more to offer than what many have come to expect. While the region is widely known for its smooth, traditional washed coffees, there’s also a growing movement of producers exploring new techniques, varieties, and flavor profiles. Over the past few years, we’ve quietly been experimenting—testing processing methods, planting rare cultivars, and in

Hala Tree Coffee Hosts Hawaii’s First Private Green Coffee Auction We’re making history! Hala Tree Coffee is proud to announce Hawaii’s first-ever private green coffee auction, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this milestone with you. This exclusive event marks a new chapter not just for us, but for the entire Kona coffee industry. As pioneers of this format in Hawaii, our goal is simple: to share the best of 100% Kona Coffee with the world. Why a Private Auction?

At Hala Tree Coffee, we believe in transparency, hard work, and a whole lot of heart—and no one embodies that more than our owner, Jean Orlowski. From the crack of dawn to the final task of the day, Jean is deeply involved in every aspect of what makes Hala Tree thrive. Here’s a look into a typical day in his life. 5:30 AM – Quiet Starts & Daily PlanningI’ve always been an early riser. There’s something peaceful about the early morning hours that helps me get ce

A Day in the Life: How Our GM Starts Her Morning with Kona Coffee & Aloha Ever wonder what it’s like to run a coffee farm, visitor center, and retail shop all in one? Meet Kat—our incredible General Manager here at Hala Tree Coffee. From sunrise sips of 100% Kona to sunset paddling sessions, Kat’s days are full of energy, intention, and a deep love for our farm and community. In this behind-the-scenes look, she shares how her mornings begin (spoiler: with her favorite Honey

Why We’re Called Hala Tree Coffee When people visit our farm or pick up a bag of our coffee, one of the most common questions we hear is: “Why the name Hala Tree Coffee?” Well, let us take you back to where it all began… The Day We Found the Farm It was 2012. We had just arrived to see the property for the first time—nervous, excited, full of dreams. As we drove up the winding road and reached the entrance, something caught our eye right away:A single Hala tree, st