by andrew | Aug 7, 2013 | featured, hawaii, industry, origin
The latest issue of Australia’s Cafe Culture Magazine includes an article that I wrote for them about the Hawaii coffee industry, called “A Postcard from Hawaii.” I’ve lived in Hawaii now for about 10 years and like others who have spent any...
by andrew | Mar 31, 2012 | associations, competitions, events, hawaii, quality
Three Ka’u coffee farms were recognized this past week by the Roasters Guild of the Specialty Coffee Association of America in its annual Coffee of the Year competition, they are: The Rising Sun / Will and Grace Farms, farmers Will and Grace Tabios;...
by andrew | Jul 19, 2011 | events, hawaii, origin
I recently wrote about the Hawaii Coffee Association’s decision to withhold the point scores and quality ranking of coffees independently judged for its 2011 statewide cupping competition. My position on the matter has not changed and I reiterate my concerns...
by andrew | Jul 13, 2011 | hawaii, retail |
Dennis McQuoid and his Beach Bum Cafe were featured in this morning’s Honolulu Star Advertiser. The article, very well-written by Joleen Oshiro accurately describes his brew bar concept, despite it being a relatively new one in Honolulu. “I make the coffee...
by andrew | Jul 10, 2011 | competitions, events, hawaii, origin
Rusty’s Hawaiian 100% Ka’u Coffee was named Grand Champion for a second consecutive year at this weekend’s annual statewide cupping competition organized and hosted by the Hawaii Coffee Association. More than 50 coffees from across the islands were...
