Protect Your Liver With Your Morning Cup of Joe

It’s no secret that coffee wakes you up, feeds your cravings, and gives you energy to power through a long day. Now, research is showing that coffee has yet another benefit: it’s good for your liver. The antioxidants present in large amounts in high-quality coffees, such as our Hawaiian Ka’u coffee, are thought to decrease […]

Now is the Perfect Time to Visit Us on the Big Island

While airline prices to most destinations have been creeping up, the opposite is true for Hawaii. In fact, the average airfare from the mainland right now is less than $800. Of course, with lower prices, the number of visitors each year is soaring. The Big Island, however, is still relatively undiscovered. While Oahu received 5.2 […]

Indulge Mom’s Sweet Tooth With Decadent Mother’s Day Treats

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This Mother’s Day, show your mom you really care with some delicious treats from Hawaii’s Local Buzz. From chocolate treats to shortbread cookies, all of our decadent creations are made with naturally grown ingredients from our family farms. Chocolate Covered Coffee Bean Crunch One of our star creations, chocolate covered coffee bean crunch is perfect […]

Fill Up on Seasonal Berries and Honey With This Breakfast Recipe

Seasonal berries are so juicy and flavorful, it’s hard to imagine making them any better. This breakfast recipe achieves the seemingly impossible by combining berries with honey and oatmeal. It’s one of the most delicious things to cook with honey, and it makes enough for 6 people. Ingredients: 2 cups of quick oats 1 teaspoon […]

Learn More About the Hard-Working Bees Who Make Our Delicious Hawaiian Honey

Our raw honey from Hawaii is specially blended by the bees, who spend their days visiting various flowers and collecting tasty nectar. As the flowers that are in bloom change throughout the year, so do the flavors in the honey. It’s remarkable that such small creatures can create something so unique and delicious. When you […]

Hack Your Coffee Drinking With Timing and Mug Color

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Drinking high-quality coffee, such as Hawaiian Ka’u coffee from Hawaii’s Local Buzz, indulges all of the senses. The complex flavors on your tongue, aroma of the freshly roasted beans, and warm feeling of the mug combine to deliver a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. How do you make coffee drinking even more indulgent? Choose the right […]

From Bean to Treat: Fun Chocolate Trivia

Who doesn’t love chocolate? This creamy, satisfying indulgence seems to be almost everyone’s favorite treat. The fact that chocolate comes in so many varieties, from white to dark, makes it even easier to love. Here are a few intriguing facts you probably never knew about chocolate. Cacao trees are extremely long-lived. Many live for up […]

Dark Roast Coffee is Best for Sensitive Stomachs

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Do you love the flavor of coffee, but find that it irritates your stomach or causes indigestion? These symptoms are caused by coffee’s acidic qualities, but not all coffees are high in acid or cause your stomach to secrete excess acid. If you experience an upset stomach after drinking coffee, all you need to do […]

How a Bee Gets Crowned Queen

At Hawaii’s Local Buzz, our raw honey from Hawaii comes straight from the hives we maintain, most of which are on our own family-owned farm. Bee hives are living, thriving communities with a social structure all their own. Most of the bees in the hive are female worker bees who spend their time caring for […]

Beyond the Beaches: Learning New Things on Your Hawaiian Vacation

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Many people come to Hawaii to relax on the beautiful beaches, but there are so many other things to see and learn in Hawaii. Venture beyond the beach, and you’ll gain a true appreciation of everything these beautiful islands have to offer. Hawaii has a unique and intriguing history, and there are several museums where you […]