The lava overflow on Kilauea is a spectacular sight to see. Though the volcano has been continuously erupting for about 30 years, it has had ups and downs in terms of activity — and right now, the lava flow is more remarkable than it has been for the past century. Near the Halema’uma’u crater, there […]
If you enjoy a good glass of whiskey, there’s only one thing better — pairing your whiskey with delicious chocolate, and perhaps some espresso. Scotch whisky is aged in oak barrels, which gives it complex flavors and subtle nuances that the chocolate helps accentuate. Other whiskies are also delightful when paired with various chocolate treats. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]