by andrew | Jan 1, 2008 | hawaii, industry
Here’s one from the Honolulu Advertiser to kick off the new year: Coffee growers from the Ka’u district on the Big Island of Hawai’i have sent 375 pounds of their acclaimed coffee to the troops serving in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan this holiday...
by andrew | Dec 20, 2007 | competitions, events, hawaii
Third time is a charm for Barista and Coffee Roaster Brooke Bateman of Mountain Thunder Coffee as she steamed and her way to the top barely breaking a sweat with her Italian themed drink, Citrus Twist, brewed with 100% Kona coffee from her family farm, prepared as...
by andrew | Oct 10, 2007 | events, hawaii, news
KAILUA-KONA (AP) – Growers of Kona coffee are upset over what they consider a snub by organizers of the annual Ironman triathlon this Saturday. The championship run, swim and bike race held every year in Kona is marketing an Ironman Organic brand coffee, and...
by andrew | Jul 19, 2007 | associations, events, hawaii, news, quality
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival will include a professional espresso training workshop during its 10-day celebration of Hawaii’s coffee heritage. The full-day hands-on workshop held by the Kona Pacific Farmers...