We work with nature, not against her. As an example, the industry has been wrestling with a destructive beetle infestation that has infected some farms by 80% or more while only 1% of our trees have been affected. We learned the organic way of controlling this pest is...
If you take all of the technical processes and percolate them down to just a couple of reasons why a discerning coffee drinker should consider your beans the best – what are they?
We win awards for our coffee and receive praise for its flavor, but it all comes down to a unique blend of water, soil and environment. The specialized processes we use to produce coffee are important but the “new” soil created by the volcano, the gift of rain and...
Kona RainForest Farms is your name – is it really a Rainforest?
No, it’s not. We gladly inherited the name from the previous owner, but a true rainforest receives much more rain than we do, and there are parts of the island that qualify. A typical day here is sunny mornings and cloudy afternoons – perfect for our trees. We...
If you were to tell a fun story about life on the farm, what would it be?
What an interesting journey this farm life has been. Often, it feels like a research laboratory here. We are visited by scientists and researchers from various universities. Even The Department of Agriculture has spent time with us. We support a type of “sub-business”...
We suspect that the farm is more than just about the business of coffee but it’s also a lifestyle and a passion of yours. How would you describe living in Hawaii and on the farm?
Yes, it is true the farm is about much more than just coffee. Ultimately, our passion is people. It is in our nature to please people – customers and visitors alike. The many complimentary comments we receive about the farm and our coffee are energizing and...
Did you know? How to impress your friends with coffee facts!
Coffee is a relative of the gardenia plant family and is thought to be indigenous to the African region which is now the country of Ethiopia. Arabs were the first to cultivate coffee and the first to make a beverage from the roasted beans around 1300 AD. Today coffee...
Coffee Characteristics…
When talking about the “flavor profile” of Kona coffee, what you are really doing is talking about specific characteristics that give you means to objectively describe how a particular coffee tastes. These coffee characteristics can be complex but commonly include:...
How to Make a Great Cup of Coffee…
No matter how good the quality of the coffee you have purchased – and we modestly believe that Kona RainForest Organic 100% Kona Coffee is among the best – you still have to turn it into a delicious brewed beverage. How you do that can have a big effect on the taste...
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