Category Archives: Coffee

The Tastiest Energy Bar: Coffee Bean Crunch

best coffee bean chocolate bark

The whole concept of energy bars is fantastic, isn’t it? We’re all busy people nowadays, it seems. We don’t have time to sit down and enjoy meals. We’re on the go, and we need a quick pick-me-up, an easy and preferably delicious way to get a boost of energy and fast. Unfortunately, that first bite of […]

During Hot Summers, Enjoy Your Coffee Iced

quick iced coffee recipe

Instead of spending an extra few bucks at the drive-thru coffee window every day, why not purchase delicious Hawaiian Ka’u coffee beans and make your own (much tastier) iced coffees at home?  Plus this is the perfect drink to make in the morning to take with you to the pool, lake, river, or beach! There’s no […]

Grind It Right: Matching Beans to Brewing Method

different styles of coffee

Brewed coffee, drip coffee, espresso, cappuccino – all these different coffee styles and terms, but what do they all mean? You can use the same beans for all of them, but true coffee aficionados are very particular about the types of beans and roasts used for specific coffee drinks. This quick guide can help you differentiate […]

Get to Know Your Cacao

understanding cocoa

Ready for a homework assignment you’ll never want to end? It’s time for you to learn all about Cacao and the world of rich, high-quality chocolate. Sounds like an assignment you can get behind? Great! Let’s get started. Cacao or Chocolate: What’s the Difference? At the most basic level, all chocolate is made from Cacao, but […]

What Goes Around Comes Around: Reusing Coffee Grounds in Your Garden

reusing coffee grounds

Ever thought, “Boy, dumping these coffee grounds in the trash bin (or garbage disposal) sure seems like a waste”? Well, you’re right; it is a waste. Coffee grounds can be recycled right into your yard or container gardens to help improve your soil content, which also improves plant health. Keep your gourmet Hawaiian Ka’u coffee drinking habits […]

Understanding the Fair Trade Label

US coffee companies that adhere to fair trade

In the world of specialty or gourmet foods, there are certain buzzwords you run into all the time – like organic, sustainable, non-GMO and Fair Trade. The Fair Trade label might be the least understood of these four, but it’s an important one to learn. What does the Fair Trade Label Mean? The Fair Trade label is […]

Drink Your Coffee Like a World Traveler

coffee from around the world

What’s your coffee style? If you’re American, you probably drink about 3.5 cups per day and, if you’re feeling fancy, you might opt for a Cafe Breve. If you’re particular tired, you might order a double shot of espresso. On the other side of the world, Italians are requesting Antoccinos while in Hong Kong baristas […]

More Americans Are Indulging in Coffee, Studies Show

gourmet, Ka'u coffee

The percentage of Americans who drink coffee is on the rise, up to 83% with daily drinkers accounting for 63% of the population. These statistics are reported by a National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) market research study. All of this increased coffee consumption has created an interest in gourmet coffee and roasting techniques as well as an […]