Greenwell Farms Kona Coffee Blog

Behind the Cup |July 7, 2022

How The Boston Tea Party Turned Americans Into Coffee Drinkers

It is December 16th, 1773, at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston. American colonists will no longer tolerate British taxation on goods to the colonies to help...

Tom Greenwell Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

Our Legacy |June 24, 2022

A Lifetime Of Gratitude, Grit And Great 100% Kona Coffee

Tom Greenwell Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award Greenwell Farms CEO Tom Greenwell and fellow coffee pioneer David Gridley were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at...

Live Aloha |June 23, 2022

Celebrate The Red, White And Brew With Greenwell Farms

Fourth of July is just around the corner and we have the privilege of experiencing red, white and blue daily at Greenwell Farms because these...

Behind the Cup |June 2, 2022

How Is Coffee Decaffeinated?

If you have ever been told by your doctor it’s time to stop consuming caffeine, but you still love coffee, please don’t despair. Modern technology...

The Art of Making Coffee |June 2, 2022

Why Grind Size Matters!

In a recent lecture I attended, it was explained that the United States “At Home” coffee industry was worth 17 billion dollars annually. Of that,...

Live Aloha |June 2, 2022

Greenwell Farms Father's Day Gift Guide

This Father’s Day, skip the tie and get him something he’s sure to enjoy with our curated list of 100% Kona Coffee brews for every...

The Art of Making Coffee |May 2, 2022

Mom's Secret And Magical Coffee Brew

Month to month we have been on a journey to discover the joys of coffee and the intricacies of getting the most from our magic...

Live Aloha , Recipes |May 2, 2022

This Tiramisu Recipe Will Change Your Life! (or At Least Your Mood)

Being a big fan of desserts, with a wife who is a professional baker, I have the luck of being able to try many different...

Live Aloha |April 17, 2022

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Want to show your mom how much you appreciate her, but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help! This Mother’s Day, whisk her...

Brewing How-Tos , The Art of Coffee |April 5, 2022

Does Siphon Brewed Coffee Live Up To The Hype?

We have explored many different ways to make coffee in the course of the last year. We have examined French Press, Moka Pot, Pour Over,...

Live Aloha |April 5, 2022

Foodie Favorites Of South Kona, Hawaii

Spring is in the air. The coffee flowers have bloomed again and the sweet scent of Kona snow perfumes the farm. We have also seen...

Behind the Cup |March 3, 2022

What’s The Deal With Kona Blends?

First and foremost, please know that Greenwell Farms does not sell any Kona Blends under our label. We roast only 100% Kona Coffee from many...

Brewing How-Tos , The Art of Coffee |March 3, 2022

A Love Affair With The Hario V60

For over a year now we have collectively been on a quest to get the best from our coffee. We have reviewed a number of...

Behind the Cup |February 3, 2022

Gifting 100% Kona Coffee To Your Sweetheart

My wife loves coffee. In particular, she loves 100% Kona Coffee. I work on a Kona coffee farm. It’s a perfect match. Thus, for the...

Recipes , The Art of Making Coffee |February 3, 2022

The Art Of The Mocha

In our continued Art of Making Coffee series, we bring you the art of the mocha.I love chocolate. I make no secret and have no...