Several years ago, my partner and I spent some time on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Everything we had heard about this tropical paradise—the aromatic fragrances, beautiful landscape, engaging people—was vividly true. We quickly found ourselves getting caught up in the spirit of the islands, spending every day discovering something new. From snorkeling and sightseeing to long moped rides and even longer walks, we were always on the go. Until the day we stumbled into a local coffee shop.

As we began to drink our coffee a remarkable thing happened—we began to slow down. The taste was so different, so delicious, we found ourselves sipping it slowly just to make the moment last. We went back for more every day.

Revering the bean
Intrigued by what could make a coffee so exceptional, I met with the roaster to find out everything I could. I learned that each coffee bean type has its own characteristics and flavors, and that by slow roasting them in small batches, you could unleash their true flavor potential.  I also learned that poor tasting coffees are the result of low-quality “filler” beans, roasted in the conventional method, much like a microwave.

While I had visited a few coffee plantations in the past, I had a new appreciation for the caretaking of coffee farms; for the snow white flowers of the coffee plant; and for the rich red berries that clutched the beans that would soon be roasted.

Coffee worth slowing down for
Inspired to bring incredible coffee moments to every day life, we founded Kohana Coffee. Teaming up with some of the best in the industry, we buy only the finest beans, including our core Hawaiian beans, and use the proper slow roasting technique to alleviate any bitter or acidic aftertaste. And because specialty coffee should be enjoyed by all, you’ll find Kohana coffees available at affordable prices.

Discover the rich, smooth taste of Kohana and discover a coffee worth slowing down for--from the very first sip to the last.

Victoria Lynden
Founder, Kohana Coffee