Kona Coffee Blog

A signature Hala Tree pastry inspired by Hawaiʻi, made fresh each morning in Waikīkī. There are some pastries you simply pick up with your coffee. And then there are pastries that make you stop after the first bite and think, “Wait… what … read more

The Future of Kona Coffee: Why Craftsmanship Matters More Than Labels There is a lot of talk moving through the Hawaii coffee industry right now regarding new legislative updates to labeling and grading regulations. As an estate that handles everythi … read more

Waikīkī location expands immersive farm-to-cup 100% Kona coffee experience to Honolulu’spremier visitor district HONOLULU – May 13, 2026 – Hala Tree Coffee today announced the opening date of July 1,2026 for its café located … read more

A Lesson from Kona Years ago, when I was running a roastery in Kona, we invited a locally renowned coffee farmer to join us for a cupping. He was highly respected in the Japanese market and sold out his entire production every season to very high-end … read more

Roaster’s Choice: A Collection Crafted by the People Who Know Our Coffee Best At Hala Tree Coffee, every roast tells a story of the land, the process, and the people behind the beans. Our new Roaster’s Choice Collection brings those stori … read more

Over the past decade, the coffee landscape has shifted dramatically. The early days of small-batch, community-driven roasters paved the way for what we now know as the specialty coffee movement. But as the industry grew, so did corporate interest. La … read more