Archive from Matt Carter | Greenwell Farms

The Art of Making Coffee |September 4, 2025

The State Of Kona Coffee

Currently, Coffee is grown on five Hawaiian Islands and in eight distinct regions. Since the 1980's and more intensively through the early 2000's, the Islands...

The Art of Making Coffee |August 11, 2025

What's The Best Way To Make Coffee At Home?

I grew up in a house with a Mr. Coffee and Folgers. (First world problems!) Nobody discussed brewing methods or cup profiles. If you didn’t...

The Art of Making Coffee |July 10, 2025

Summer Trends In Iced Coffee - 2025

Summer iced coffee is back. Every summer for about 6 years now, I have scoured the internet looking for the latest trends in Iced Coffee,...

Summer Solstice with Greenwell Farms Cup

Live Aloha |June 5, 2025

What You May Not Know About Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice Setup When you work on a farm, you have to become observant. As we cycle through the seasons, some patterns emerge and re-emerge,...

Perfect day on the Big Island in Hawaii with amazing sunset

The Art of Coffee |May 6, 2025

Three Perfect Days In Hawaii With Coffee

When touring in Hawaii, the purpose is to enjoy happy days, see new things, and be inspired by the beauty of the islands and the...

Live Aloha |March 31, 2025

Which Greenwell Farms Coffee Tour Is Right For Me?

With over a thousand 5-star reviews on Tripadvisor and over 600 on Yelp, Hawaii Magazine’s Best of Hawaii Award, and a host of other accolades,...

Recipes , The Art of Coffee |March 4, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day Or National Irish Coffee Day? Or Both?

It was 1943, the depths of World War II, and a storm was brewing. Foynes Port near Limerick, Ireland was one of the largest airbases...

The Art of Coffee |January 28, 2025

Making A Latte Art “heart” A Valentine's Day Love Story

As Valentine’s Day approaches, you may be wondering what cool little things you can do to surprise and delight your sweetheart. Certainly, there are big...

Greenwell Farms Decaf Full City Roast Kona Coffee

The Art of Coffee |January 6, 2025

A Behind The Scenes Look At The Coffee Decaffeination Process

Wanna hear a joke? Decaf. (Not anymore)In the days of Sanka, the humor in the line above was real. The lowest quality beans, making the...

The Art of Coffee |November 5, 2024

Why You Need Coffee As A Houseplant

A few months back, after making our way back to the gift shop from a tour, a young couple approached me and told me for...

The Art of Coffee |October 2, 2024

The Art Of Pairing Coffee With Food

Pairing coffee with food is an adventure.Those who read this blog know that I take my coffee seriously. To me, the word “coffee” doesn’t mean...

Frequently Asked Questions About Kona Coffee

The Art of Coffee |September 5, 2024

Common Coffee Questions! (and Surprising Answers!!)

Through our tours, newsletter, blog, and email we are asked a multitude of questions daily about coffee. We are always happy to share information and...