Greenwell Farms Kona Coffee Blog

Coffee with Tom Greenwell |November 1, 2023

Episode 11: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2023

Let’s chat with Tom Greenwell about the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival and how Greenwell Farms supports Hawaii’s oldest food festival, now in its 52nd year....

Pouring 100% Kona Coffee into a Greenwell Farms mug

The Art of Coffee |October 30, 2023

What Does My 100% Kona Coffee Cost Per Cup?

As the pinch of inflation permeates into our daily lives, we often take a second look at the things in our lives and decide whether...

Coffee with Tom Greenwell |October 3, 2023

Episode 10: 100% Kona Coffee Harvest Season

https://vimeo.com/870867260?share=copy#t=0 We are just entering the peak of harvest and farmers across Kona begin the mad rush to get the coffee off the trees at...

Recipes , The Art of Coffee |October 3, 2023

The 100% Kona Coffee Spiced Vanilla Latte

As we move into the autumn season, with Halloween just around the corner, many of us start to crave those treasured holiday flavors. Today I...

The Art of Coffee |August 29, 2023

How To Select A Coffee Roast (like A Pro)

Greenwell Farms grows many different varieties of coffee trees and also produces a variety of roasts. This allows us to create many amazing flavor profiles...

Coffee with Tom Greenwell |August 29, 2023

Episode 9: Pepper, Vanilla And Cacao

Guests on our tours are always so excited to learn that in addition to amazing coffee we also grow other things including peppercorn, vanilla and...

Coffee with Tom Greenwell |August 2, 2023

Episode 8: Update On Coffee Leaf Rust

https://vimeo.com/850693953?share=copy Last season, coffee production in Kona was down by roughly 40% due to a fungus called Coffee Leaf Rust. Those that follow Kona coffee...

Brewing How-Tos , The Art of Coffee |August 2, 2023

The Best Iced Coffee Is Flash Brewed

The heat has been brutal this summer all across the United States. Many have asked me to refresh their memories on making great ice coffee...

Recipes , The Art of Coffee |July 5, 2023

The Modern All-american Spiced Apple Pie

Nothing says summer like outdoor BBQs, iced coffee, and warm Apple Pie with a large scoop of Vanilla ice cream! Yum. As an avid baker,...

Coffee with Tom Greenwell: Building a Champion

Coffee with Tom Greenwell |July 5, 2023

Episode 7: Building A Champion

https://vimeo.com/842669245?share=copy#t=2 We have lots to celebrate this month as we took the top spot in the Hawaii Coffee Association’s Annual cupping contest, First in Kona,...

Brewing How-Tos , The Art of Coffee |June 7, 2023

Moka Pot Joy! (and Instructions)

Long-time readers of this blog know I highly enjoy my Moka Pot. With over 200 million sold worldwide, it is said an estimated 70% of...

Coffee with Tom Greenwell |June 7, 2023

Episode 6: Getting To Know Jean Greenwell

https://vimeo.com/834122675?share=copy We often hear about Tom’s Dad as he was an icon in the Kona Coffee World, but his Mother was also a force. Jean...

Coffee with Tom Greenwell |May 10, 2023

Episode 5: Optical Sorting

This month, watch our conversation with Tom Greenwell as we discuss optical sorting at Greenwell Farms. This is the process of quality control for 100%...

Chemex Pour Over Coffee Maker of Greenwell Farms

The Art of Coffee |May 10, 2023

Highlights From The Specialty Coffee Expo 2023

The Specialty Coffee Expo, April 21st-23rd, 2023 was held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR and saw 33,000 coffee enthusiasts from every segment...

Wow Mom This Mother's Day with Greenwell Farms

Behind the Cup |April 25, 2023

Wow Mom With These Mother’s Day Gifts

The word “mom” is a palindrome, meaning it’s the same forwards and backwards. When you flip it upside down, it becomes “wow,” a word that...