Greenwell Farms Kona Coffee Blog

The Art of Making Coffee |August 31, 2021

A Guide To The Café Drink Menu

Aloha All. I was asked recently about the difference between certain items on the café menu and although it may be outside of our usual...

Behind the Cup |August 31, 2021

7 Interesting Coffee Trends You May Never Have Heard About

Like everything in life, industries evolve. In the ultra-competitive coffee world, cafes, baristas, growers, and processors are always trying to come up with that “new...

The Art of Making Coffee |August 3, 2021

How Long Is My Coffee Good?

Coffee Freshness Our continuing quest to seek out the skills and knowledge to have the best cup of coffee continues. We are answering common questions...

Live Aloha |August 3, 2021

What You May Not Know About Hawaii Statehood Day

Aloha All!Happy Summer! The tourists have returned to Hawaii in droves and we are seeing record numbers of visitors this summer.We are appreciative to see...

Behind the Cup |July 6, 2021

Why You Should Be Drinking Cold Brew Coffee This Summer

If you love iced coffee and crave that “cool me down, pick me up “ experience in the summer heat, I’m going to suggest that...

The Art of Making Coffee |July 6, 2021

Small Cup Vs. Big Mug

In our continued quest to have the best cup of coffee, a question came to me by a loyal reader that stopped me in my...

Picture of coffee cup next to pineapple showing correct ratio of coffee to water

The Art of Making Coffee |June 1, 2021

What Is The Perfect Ratio Of Coffee Grounds To Water?

Aloha Friends! We continue our quest for the skills to make the best cup of coffee and to answer the frequently asked questions we get...

Behind the Cup |June 1, 2021

Donuts And Coffee (and Other Amazing Coffee Pairings)

Donuts and coffee are a common enough pairing. The American “breakfast of champions” and the break time delight that helps many hard-working employees get through...

The Art of Making Coffee |May 4, 2021

How Often Do I Need To Clean My Coffee Equipment?

I do not want to alarm anyone, but you should clean your coffee gear more often than you are.“I rinse it out every day, I...

Live Aloha |May 4, 2021

Humorous Mother’s Day Observations

First…if you are a mom, Happy Mother’s Day! Moms are the best.All of those unseen and un-thanked moments when you rose up and did what...

Behind the Cup , Our Legacy |April 6, 2021

Why Kona Coffee Prices Rise

Having just undergone an adjustment in coffee prices for the farm, and struggling for over a year with production costs, hidden costs, market conditions, current...

The Art of Making Coffee |April 6, 2021

Complexities Of Caffeine In Coffee

The complexities of Caffeine abound. In our Art of Making Coffee series, we've explored some of the more frequently asked questions about coffee and in...

Behind the Cup |March 2, 2021

Writing Off Coffee Expenses

A blog about writing off coffee expenses? That can only mean one thing. It is tax season! That mysterious season where working-class Americans send their...