Kona Coffee Blog

It’s no surprise that environmental changes and weather patterns have a great impact on farming. Extreme weather events have increased in frequency, from droughts to heavy rain, all of which impact the crop yield and quality.What we have seen in Hawaii (Captain Cook):Captain Cook has been known to have the perfect amount of rain and sunshine for coffee growing. In the past two years however we have seen many more rainy days followed by months of dry weather. This is not consistent with what we s

Why plant different coffee varieties?Coffee varieties matter to farmers because some require specific growing conditions, have better yield, and may be more or less susceptible to disease. As a consumer it matters because different coffee varieties have different flavors. Some varieties are known for their sweet taste (like bourbon) others are known for tea-like qualities, (like Geisha). Of course coffee variety isn’t the only factor that affects flavor; growing conditions, process and roast al

100% Kona Coffee, Kona Coffee, Kona Blend, etc. How can you as the consumer ensure you know what is in your Coffee bag? Kona Coffee is some of the best coffee in the world, but unfortunately “Kona Coffee” is used in so many blends and can be marketed to consumers in a confusing way.Hala Tree Coffee takes this issue very seriously. They believe in transparency and want their consumers to know exactly where their beans came from, how they were processed and roasted. In an effort to make Hala

Indulge in the exquisite allure of Honey Coffee, a beloved favorite that has taken the coffee scene by storm.But what exactly is Honey Coffee?Before delving into the intricacies of the Honey Coffee process, let's acquaint ourselves with the various components of a coffee bean. This exploration will provide valuable insight into why the honey coffee method deviates from the conventional washed process. Pulp: The outer skin of the coffee fruit, known as the pulp, is typically separated from the b

That early cup of joe is exactly what you need to get your day started. That fresh coffee ground smell in the morning perks you up and helps you get excited for the day ahead. The last step before your coffee has finished its journey is through your grinder and into your coffee machine, whether it be French press, pour-over, cold press, …, etc.But your coffee has been on a long journey. From the fields where they are picked to the pulper to separate the cherry from the coffee bean, th