Featured Farm Coffee

Featured Farm Coffee

$39.95
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Mahina Mele Farm, 100% Kona Coffee

Roasted Exclusively for HiCO

We proudly feature a rotating selection of coffee from Hawaii farms each month, showcasing the diverse flavors of the islands. 

Grown organically beneath the shade of macadamia nut and tropical fruit trees, our coffee takes on subtle hints of chocolate and citrus, complementing its naturally rich, smooth flavor. Each sip is a testament to our commitment to sustainability, quality, and the artistry of Hawaiian coffee farming.

The art of coffee processing is a delicate craft, requiring precision, passion, and dedication. At Mahina Mele Farm, they meticulously oversee every step—from hand-picking the ripest cherries to pulping, fermenting, drying, milling, and roasting—ensuring exceptional quality in every batch.

 

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ABOUT KA`U 

In recent decades, the neighboring region to Kona began to make a name for itself. Coffee was planted in Ka’u over one hundred years ago but, like most of the coffee growing regions of Hawai‘i, was overshadowed by sugarcane production. 

In 1996, when the district’s largest sugar plantation closed, displaced plantation workers looked to coffee as a replacement crop. Early production of Ka‘u coffee was mostly sold to and marketed as Kona coffee but eager, talented producers sought their own recognition and marketability. The quality of coffee coming from the district rivaled its neighbor and won many awards. This lead to the growing region’s own origin trade name and Ka‘u gaining a reputation for producing some of the best coffee in Hawaiʻi.

Ka‘u is located on the southernmost tip of the Island of Hawaii. While the landscape of the district is quite diverse from Mauna Loa lava fields, to eroded pastures, to the dry, high deserts of Volcano National Park, most coffee is grown in the valleys between where the trees enjoy a sunny climate with afternoon mist and cloud cover. Ka‘u coffee is home to less than 100 farms with a diverse range of coffee varieties and processing methods contributing to a multitude of fantastic flavor profiles.

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