Category: Live Aloha

Do you appreciate your wife?  Does your wife hear that you appreciate her often enough? You may ask why a “coffee-themed” blog is writing about Wife Appreciation Day. I hopefully have good reasons which will become clear as we move forward. First, know that my wife is an all-day coffee drinker. I guestimate about 3-4 cups on average. She can drink a cup at 10PM and sleep like a baby. I have always envied that about her as if I drink coffee at such a late hour, I am literally Read More…

July 19th is National Ice Cream Day and in celebration, I’d like to share how to make the perfect 100% Kona Coffee affogato. If you are not a regular affogato drinker, add it to your repertoire of simple but satisfying desserts that require little prep time.  On a quick news note, our blog was recently included in the Top 100 Coffee Blogs on Feedspot. So thank you for that!   Consider the Caprese salad. Beautiful ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh-picked basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, salt, Read More…

Learn my secret formula for a perfect Father’s Day and how to make 100% Kona Coffee Macadamia Nut Brownies.  My gift to you for this upcoming Father’s Day. Studies that follow credit card purchases show mass concentration at sporting goods stores and liquor stores 48 hours before Father’s Day. The mad scramble to get Dad something cool sends panicking shoppers to “Gift Ideas for Dad” websites filled with lists of gadgets, Bar & BBQ accessories, logo-ed sportswear, and craft beer or specialty coffee subscriptions. When my children ask me what Read More…

Lessons from a 100% Kona Coffee farm to share with 2020 Graduates My high school senior son, graduating in 2020, gets no prom, no yearbook signings, and no live graduation ceremony (Due to COVID 19 in case anyone reads this in the future and has forgotten). Sad as this is for me, he shrugs it off as “whatever” and gets together with his friends online, playing games, making dis videos, and seeing who can get more TikTok likes. He’s been accepted to a great University on the other side of Read More…

Hawaii Island is the largest of the 8 main islands that comprise the state of Hawaii. Often referred to as the Big Island (because all the other islands would fit inside of it), it is the first island found by Polynesians, the birthplace of Kamehameha and rich with the history and culture of the Hawaiian people. The West side of the Big Island is called the Kona Coast and is loved by visitors and residents alike for its warm days, clear blue oceans and magical sunsets. If you are planning Read More…

If you’re focusing on health in the new year, coffee cherries can be a highly beneficial addition to your diet. This bright red fruit, sometimes called “cascara,” surrounds the raw, green coffee bean. It offers a subtly sweet taste similar to a raspberry or cherry. Once the fruit is picked from the coffee tree, it begins a special process to separate the coffee beans from the delicious coffee cherry. This fruit is then used to produce everything from coffee fruit juice to flavorful tea, all of which offer incredible nutritious Read More…

People love Greenwell Farms coffee for many reasons – its rich flavor, its comforting warmth and, of course, its uplifting effects. However, few know about Kona Coffee’s ability to support a healthier, more environmentally-friendly planet. The secret lies in an ingredient that typically finds its way into the garbage bin before it can be put to good use: coffee grounds! That’s right, those tiny granules can actually make a big impact on global sustainability (and your daily routine). Here are a few unexpected ways you can use coffee grounds to Read More…