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Coffee communities are built by showing up.Today, members of the O’ahu coffee community are gathering at Maunawili for h...
10/10/2026

Coffee communities are built by showing up.

Today, members of the O’ahu coffee community are gathering at Maunawili for hands-on farm workday led by Juli Burden .

Events like this are about more than getting work done. They create opportunities to learn from one another, understand the coffee from seed to cup, and strengthen the relationships that hold our industry together.

The HCA’s role is to help make those connections possible across Hawaii.

Follow along in stories today and tell us: what kind of hands-on member event would you like to see in your community?

Who is the Hawai’i coffee Association?We are a statewide industry association, working to strengthen Hawai’i coffee by c...
10/10/2026

Who is the Hawai’i coffee Association?

We are a statewide industry association, working to strengthen Hawai’i coffee by connecting people, sharing knowledge, supporting quality, representing industry needs, and creating opportunities for the communities that make Hawai’i coffee possible.

Our members and partners are from across the coffee value chain, from farms (big and small) and mills to roasters, researchers, retailers, educators, and ancillary businesses.

Hawai’i coffee is not one place, one typical type of farm, or even one perspective. Each growing region and community brings its own story, challenges, knowledge, history, and strengths.

Our role is to help connect those voices and move the industry forward together

Here on Instagram, you can expect more than just announcements.

We’ll be sharing practical education, regional stories, producer, a member of voices, opportunities, industry, updates, and a closer look at the work HCA is doing throughout the year.

If Hawai’i coffee matters to you, you’re in the right place!

Follow along and stay connected.

⚠️ Storm Preparedness ReminderHCA encourages coffee farmers across Hawai‘i to prepare now for the developing storm. Secu...
08/13/2026

⚠️ Storm Preparedness Reminder

HCA encourages coffee farmers across Hawai‘i to prepare now for the developing storm. Secure equipment, drying areas and stored coffee; clear drains and waterways; protect farm structures; and check generators, fuel and emergency supplies.

Conditions and forecasts may change quickly. Stay tuned to county’s emergency alerts and follow guidance from local officials.

Please prepare early and stay safe. 🌱

We’re excited to begin preparations for the 2027 Best of Hawaiʻi Competition and Auction. This year’s event was a tremen...
08/10/2026

We’re excited to begin preparations for the 2027 Best of Hawaiʻi Competition and Auction. This year’s event was a tremendous success, and we’re excited to begin building on that momentum

Join us for a Town Hall Meeting where we will share our vision for 2027, walk through the proposed competition and auction process, discuss important timeline updates, and answer your questions.

We’ll cover:
The proposed 2027 competition timeline
How the inaugural Best of Hawaiʻi Auction will work
Competition categories and key updates
Producer participation and expectations
Opportunities for questions and feedback

Whether you competed this year or are considering participating in the future, we encourage you to join the discussion. We also welcome you to invite other Hawaiʻi coffee producers, processors, or industry members who may be interested in learning more about the competition and auction.

We believe the Best of Hawaiʻi is more than a competition—it’s an opportunity to continue strengthening the reputation of Hawaiʻi coffee, connect producers with buyers, and create new market opportunities for our industry.

We look forward to having you join us!

DM us your email and we will send you the zoom link!

The conference may be wrapping up, but the celebration of Hawai‘i coffee continues today at the Maui Coffee Association’...
08/01/2026

The conference may be wrapping up, but the celebration of Hawai‘i coffee continues today at the Maui Coffee Association’s Seed to Cup Festival! ☕️🌱

Stop by the HCA booth to taste some of the top-scoring coffees from the 2026 Best of Hawai‘i Cupping Competition, representing exceptional producers from across the state.

Come say aloha, meet members of our coffee community and taste some of the outstanding coffees being grown across the Hawaiian Islands. We would love to see you!

📍 Maui Seed to Cup Festival
☕ Find us at the HCA booth

Celebrating the Best of Hawai‘i!The results of the 2026 Best of Hawai‘i Cupping Competition are officially in. This year...
08/01/2026

Celebrating the Best of Hawai‘i!

The results of the 2026 Best of Hawai‘i Cupping Competition are officially in. This year’s competition celebrated exceptional coffees, dedicated producers and the remarkable diversity found across Hawai‘i’s growing regions.

Congratulations to our three highest-scoring coffees:

🥇 Miranda’s Farms — 87.84
🥈 Hula Daddy Kona Coffee — 87.57
🥉 Elepoki Coffee — 87.27

Swipe through to see the division and district winners from Ka‘ū, Kona, Maui, Hāmākua and O‘ahu.

Mahalo to every producer who submitted a coffee, along with the judges, organizers, volunteers and supporters whose time and expertise made this competition possible.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and to Hawai‘i’s entire coffee community. 🌱

View the complete list of 80+ results at www.hawaiicoffeeassoc.org or through the link in our bio.

☕️🏆 The votes are in!Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 HCA People’s Choice Coffee Awards:🥇 First Place
Ka‘ū Cof...
08/01/2026

☕️🏆 The votes are in!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 HCA People’s Choice Coffee Awards:
🥇 First Place
Ka‘ū Coffee Mill LLC

🥈 Second Place
Ulu Farmstead Coffees

🥉 Tied for Third Place
Greenwell Farms
Hawaiian Goat Coffee

Throughout the conference, attendees tasted coffees submitted by producers and roasters from across Hawai‘i and voted for the coffee that stood out most in their cup.

Mahalo to every company that shared its coffee, every attendee who tasted and voted, and Monarch Coffee for generously sponsoring this year’s People’s Choice program. This celebration would not have been possible without you.

Please join us in congratulating our winners and all participating coffees! 🌱☕️
Check the complete list of coffees served in the comments⬇️
GrownInHawaii CoffeeCommunity

⏰ Final warning! Early bird registration for the HCA Conference closes June 30th and we are almost full.Living classroom...
06/11/2026

⏰ Final warning! Early bird registration for the HCA Conference closes June 30th and we are almost full.

Living classrooms. Hands-on learning. The People’s Choice Cup. The Seed to Cup Festival. And the best coffee community in the world, all in one place.
We are so excited and truly grateful to be hosted on the island of Maui this year.
Register now at the link in our bio before spots are gone! ☕

☕ The People’s Choice Cup is BACK! ☕One of the most beloved moments from last year’s conference is returning! Throughout...
06/09/2026

☕ The People’s Choice Cup is BACK! ☕
One of the most beloved moments from last year’s conference is returning!

Throughout the 2026 HCA Conference, we will be spotlighting exceptional coffees from across the Hawaiian Islands during our daily coffee breaks, brewed with filtered water and professional café equipment to bring out their very best.

Each of the four daily breaks will feature a head-to-head pairing of community-submitted coffees. Attendees sample throughout the day, cast one vote for their favorite, and the most-voted coffee takes home the People’s Choice Cup, presented on Friday just before the Best of Hawai’i announcements.

The best part? Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the entry fee is completely waived. It’s free to enter!

To enter, register online first, then ship or deliver 4 lbs of non-flavored roasted coffee to:
Maui Oma Coffee Roasting
296 Alamaha St. Unit J
Kahului, Maui, HI 96732

Registration and coffee must be received by 3:00 PM HST on Friday, July 17, 2026. Spots are filled on a first-registered basis so don’t wait!

Register at the link in our bio. Questions? Contact Maria McMillan at 808-336-1872 or [email protected]

Some people leave an industry better than they found it. David Gridley was one of those people.David was a true champion...
06/04/2026

Some people leave an industry better than they found it. David Gridley was one of those people.

David was a true champion of Hawai'i coffee and a dedicated leader within both the Hawai'i Coffee Association and the Maui Coffee Association, serving as a Founding Member and Board Director. He was instrumental in establishing the annual Hawai'i Coffee Cupping Competition, which continues to showcase and elevate quality coffee from farms across our islands.

For 32 years in the specialty coffee industry, David consistently advocated for higher quality standards and worked tirelessly to strengthen and unite Hawai'i's coffee community. In 1998 he founded Maui Oma Coffee Roasting Company, which he operated for 20 years, always rooting his work in care for his customers, his employees, and his community.

A celebration of his remarkable life will be held this Sunday, June 7, 2026 at The Maui Arts and Cultural Center at 2:00 pm, what would have been his 77th birthday.

To share a memory with his family, please email [email protected].

Mahalo piha, David. Your legacy lives on in every cup. 🤍☕

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