Kona Coffee Blog

From Pour Over to Pau: A Day at The Coffee LAB While our farm in Kona is where it all begins, the day-to-day rhythm of Hala Tree Coffee doesn’t stop there. Up on the lush windward side of Oʻahu, in the small town of Kaʻaʻawa, our cafe and education center—The Coffee LAB—brings a different kind of energy. Slower in pace, rich in community, but just as fueled by a love for exceptional coffee. Here’s a look inside a typical day for me, Brian—General Manager of the cafe

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