Kona Coffee Blog

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?

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

Aloha! I’m Danielle Orlowski, co-owner of Hala Tree Coffee. Every day at the farm is filled with creativity, precision, and a deep love for coffee. From quality control to designing the brand’s look and feel, I make sure every part of the Hala Tree experience reflects the care and passion we pour into every cup. Here’s a look at a typical day in my life. 7:00 AM – Coffee First, Always Like any great morning, mine starts with a fresh cup of Hala Tree Coffee. But my f

Embark on a Unique Coffee Journey with Maragogype 100% Kona Coffee If you are a coffee lover on the hunt for something truly extraordinary, let us introduce you to Maragogype 100% Kona Coffee—a rare gem in the world of specialty coffee. Known for its giant beans and complex flavor profile, Maragogype has earned its reputation as a coffee variety that offers an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience. Grown in the legendary Kona region of Hawaii, this coffee variety combines the best of bot