Island Estate 100% Kona Honey Processed | 12oz Whole Bean

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LIMITED-EDITION, SMALL BATCH SPECIALTY COFFEE — once it's gone, it's gone.

Crafted in an exclusive partnership with Aloha Star Coffee Farms, our 100% Kona Honey Processed coffee boasts a sweet aromatic profile with hints of caramel, maraschino cherry and vanilla—all with a mild, thin-bodied mouthfeel and the smoothness that Kona coffee is known (and loved) for.  

The honey process adds an extra subtle sweetness to this limited-edition batch. Unlike traditional processing methods (which fully remove the coffee bean mucilage), honey processing leaves a portion intact—creating a sticky honey-like texture during the drying process. Perfect for those who appreciate a gently sweet and mildly fruity coffee, without the intense fruit-forward flavor profile created through traditional processing methods. 

The Island Estate | Small Batch #107
100% KONA
ALOHA STAR COFFEE FARMS
Kona, Hawaii
Full City Roast

Discover our Island Estate Series 100% Kona Honey Processed coffee, grown at 1,900 feet in Kona, Hawaii. This medium-dark roast was crafted in partnership with Aloha Star Coffee Farms, offering a rich blend of caramel, maraschino cherry and vanilla notes, with Kona coffee's signature smooth mouthfeel. Honey processed for an extra touch of subtle sweetness. 

All Island Estate Series coffees include a limited-edition collector’s pin.  

ROAST LEVEL

City / Light-Medium Roast

TASTING NOTES

Sweet aromatics, caramel aroma

Varietal

Kona Typica

Grown in

South Kona, Hawai'i

Elevation

1900 FT

THE ISLAND ESTATE SERIES

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Aloha and welcome to Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii's Island Estate series, where we partner with small coffee farmers throughout the islands to bring you select, premium coffees that capture the true essence of Hawaii. Our Island Estate coffees are roasted to our specifications, highlighting the unique flavors and characteristics of each bean.

These limited-time, small-batch coffees are a reflection of the diverse microclimates and rich volcanic soils of Hawaii, and they're only available for a short time. But when you taste them, you'll know it's worth the wait. Island Estate is about more than just great coffee - it's a chance to support small farmers and experience the true taste of Hawaii. So come, take a sip, and let the flavors of the islands transport you to a place of relaxation and aloha.

ABOUT ALOHA STAR

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Aloha Star is a small family-owned and operated farm, dedicated to every step of the coffee process from growing, harvesting, processing, and roasting. Nestled in South Kona, the combination of elevation, temperature, rainfall, and volcanic soil allows them to grow their high-quality beans. 

 Armando and Karina Rodriguez started their first farm in 2004 when it was a macadamia nut orchard with 1,200 trees. In 2013, they started planting 200 "keiki" coffee trees. Today, they continue to plant more trees every year and have over 8,000+ trees planted.
These limited-time, small-batch coffees are a reflection of the diverse microclimates and rich volcanic soils of Hawaii, and they're only available for a short time. But when you taste them, you'll know it's worth the wait. Island Estate is about more than just great coffee - it's a chance to support small farmers and experience the true taste of Hawaii. So come, take a sip, and let the flavors of the islands transport you to a place of relaxation and aloha.

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THE HONEY PROCESS

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Most specialty coffee tends to be processed using the washed process which provides a clean and bright tasting experience. Washing the coffee beans consists of removing each layer of the coffee cherry before its dried. With the honey process, once the beans are picked, the skin is removed but a specific amount of the fruit pulp is intentionally left on the beans before they are sent for drying. 

 Honey processed coffee has a similar flavor profile to our washed process coffee but with an extra sweetness that comes from the coffee fruit pulp drying on the bean. It is great for anyone who likes subtly sweeter and fruitier coffees without a super fruit-forward profile of the natural process.

WHY KONA

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Welcome to the tropical paradise of Kona, where the slow and steady approach to coffee farming yields the most premium and delicious beans around. Nestled on the slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai, small family farms dot the lush landscape and cultivate coffee with utmost care and love.

Hand-picking is the name of the game in Kona, where farmers carefully select only the ripest, reddest cherries to ensure maximum flavor and quality. No mechanical harvesters here! Instead, Kona coffee is picked multiple times throughout the harvest season to ensure that only the best beans make it into your cup.

The result? A rare and limited supply of the world's most sought-after coffee. With its smooth and sweet taste, Kona coffee stands apart from its more bitter counterparts. So come on in, grab a cup, and taste the aloha spirit that goes into every single bean.

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Introduction to our Island Estate Series

Small-batch crafted and curated in partnership with estate coffee farmers across Hawaii, our Island Estate Series offers a unique glimpse into the Islands’ rich coffee culture. Much like other renowned beverages hailing from specific regions (like champagne, for example), these offerings possess distinct character and personality, setting them apart not just from other coffees across the world, but even within Hawaii itself. Influenced by climate, rainfall and surrounding florals, these single-origin estate selections stand out as some of the most intriguing of our Hawaii-grown coffees. 

But our Island Estate Series is more than just exceptional coffee; it’s a commitment to supporting local farmers and preserving the legacy of Hawaiian coffee.
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Meet Aloha Star Coffee Farms

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Honomalino Acres in South Kona, Aloha Star is a cherished family-owned and operated estate, dedicated to crafting premium 100% Kona coffee for over a decade. The heart and soul behind the farm are Armando and Karina Rodriguez, who began their journey in 2004 with a macadamia nut orchard and expanded into coffee cultivation in 2013 with 200 keiki coffee trees.

Today, their commitment and passion have resulted in over 8,000 trees. Their award-winning coffees have consistently ranked among the top 10 in both the Kona Coffee District and the State of Hawaii since 2018. With a deep commitment to sustainable practices, Aloha Star prioritizes the health of their land and community, embodying the true spirit of aloha with every cup.

THE HONEY PROCESS

Honey processing is a unique coffee processing method that adds a little extra sweetness to the coffee. This method stands out from traditional processing techniques, which typically remove all of the mucilage from the coffee bean. Instead, honey processing retains a portion, resulting in a sticky, honey-like texture as the beans dry. Perfect for those who appreciate a gently sweet and mildly fruity coffee, without the intense fruit-forward flavor profile created through traditional processing methods.

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WHY KONA

Far above the hubbub of Ali’i Drive, nestled along the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa—the latter being the world’s largest active volcano—lies a curious region of Kona, Hawaii: The Kona Coffee Belt. Depending on who you ask, this area stretches anywhere from 26 to 30 miles wide, a tiny haven of lush mountainside that creates a coffee as rare and rich as the volcanic island soil it’s grown in. Remarkably, less than 1% of the world's coffee is grown in Hawaii, making Kona coffee exceptionally rare and sought after.  

Authentic Kona coffee offers a distinct taste and texture unlike any other. Originating from the Kona Typica variety, these coffees are celebrated for their deep chocolatey richness, exceptional balance, and unparalleled smoothness. Notably, they also possess a pleasantly low acidity, making every sip gentler on the palate. The medium and light roasts introduce delicate touches of fruit and floral aromas, providing a diverse range of flavor profiles.

But it's not just the environment and exclusivity that make Kona coffee so special; although the distant crashing of waves, sundrenched mornings and cool, rainy afternoons surely play a part—it’s the dedication of our local Hawaii farmers, who have over generations hand-picked and perfected the craft of this beloved bean.