John, Emma, Taz, Ayla, and Nile's Spirit Hi All, My wife and I are traveling to the Big Island in Feb. We have never been. I want to visit at least one farm while we're there if not two. Any suggestions on which ones to visit and where to buy the best cup of coffee while we're there? I know that just because you are there doesn't mean it is good, as has been said in other posts. I also know this from our travels in Costa Rica. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comSweet Maria's Forum Our new Coffee Library |
I went to Greenwell farms last year and they gave a good free tour. I would recommend them. Also purchased some green beans there and they were fine but I feel like every Kona I have tried is too expensive for nothing too special. As far as drinking coffee, I am sure there is some good spots but we didn't find them. Scott On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 7:44 PM, John and Emma wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comSweet Maria's Forum Our new Coffee Library |
Mountain Thunder www.mountainthunder.com is a family run coffee farm high up in the Kona district that gives a good tour of their processing facility. They will also pull you an excellent shot or make you a latte while you wait. Tom has carried their greens in the past. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comSweet Maria's Forum Our new Coffee Library |
Wonderful to hear that you will be coming to the Big Island for vacation I hope you have a great time and I would love to get a chance to meet you and the family. I saw Zara's response and I know that there are several homeroasters over the years that have stopped over (including Tom) and trust that they will respond. Although I have worked with several coffee farmers and have been able to to help with the harvests on occasion at friends farms, I have never 'taken a tour' and would not know what to suggest. Ditto the coffee shops, unless I have to I don't have coffee 'out' and wouldn't know who makes a good cup these days. At the International Market (a collection of shops primarily for tourists) there is a coffee shop where the owner is a roaster and has a beautiful roaster in the shop as I recall but like most he makes his coffee wayyyy to weak for my taste. |
About 10 years ago, Terry picked us up when we got off a cruise ship and took us up into the coffee growing area. We got to see coffee and Macadamia trees on his friend's farm and had a great visit. We haven't forgotten how much we enjoyed or visit with him. Dave & Cindy Westerville, OH On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Terry McVay (rr) wr= ote: <Snip> nd <Snip> ust <Snip> mers <Snip> tto <Snip> the <Snip> and <Snip> I <Snip> en <Snip> mar <Snip> a> <Snip> mariascoffee.com <Snip> a> <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetma=riascoffee.com Sweet Maria's Forum Our new Coffee Library |
Thank you to those that have responded so far. Tom when you have an opportunity I'd love to hear from you. Terry my wife and I would love that opportunity to meet while we are there and have a visit. You can contact us at jehorchik John H. |
You'd probably be hard pressed to find better coffee than what Pete used to= win the USBC. Check out Rusty's and KC+T. Bryan Wray Compass Coffee Bryan From: John and Emma To: "'A list to discuss home coffee roasting. There are rules for thislist,= available athttp://www.sweetmarias.com/maillistinfo.html'" = Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2012 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [Homeroast] Big Island of Hawaii = Thank you to those that have responded so far. Tom when you have an opportunity I'd love to hear from you. Terry my wife and I would love that opportunity to meet while we are there and have a visit. You can contact us at jehorchik John H. = |