Hawai'i just may be the most enigmatic coffee origin. With way, way more coffee on the market labeled as 100% Kona than the small island could ever produce, this has only added to the allure of coffee produced in Kona. After a few years of sampling, we hit on this small Maragogype lot produced by Kainaliu farms. We are thrilled to feature this coffee as an offering, and hope for many more seasons working with Kainaliu Farms.

Situated along the Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu is a small, unincorporated community located on the western side of the Big Island of Hawai'i. It is culturally significant due to the topography as well as the ancient trail system, which have made it a landmark amongst locals and tourists, as it has maintained historical sites located within the community. The Hualālai volcano influences the topography of this region, creating both elevation and microclimates ideal for growing coffee and other products. With the volcanic influence on the soil, (both modern and ancient, the last eruption was in 1801) many farms are located on the slopes, taking advantage of the concentrated nutrients in the soil. Kainaliu Farms are one of those that has taken to farming on the slopes of this volcano. As they initially were planting this farm, they intended to plant Typica high on the mountain to utilize the elevation and soil of the volcano. However, it was evident that once these trees began to grow, this Typica wasn't Typica at all as they towered high over the rest of the plantings. This Maragogype became a happy accident, yielding a tremendously unique cup profile, and processed by the intrepid hands at Kainaliu Farms.