In an effort to expand the MauiGrown Coffee operation, hundreds of new seedlings will be transplanted later this year. Photo by: MauiGrown Coffee
A blanket of snow white flowers covered the Kaanapali Coffee Farms. All four varieties were decked out in blossoms, a harbinger of the coming harvest next Fall. Photo by: Katlhleen Giambalvo
MauiGrown Coffee is the grower of 100% MAUI Origin coffee. Crops are nurtured year-round in an ideal climate for growing outstanding coffee. (Molokai in the background.) Photo by: Kathleen Giambalvo
Flower blossoms on coffee trees prior to fruit formation. Photo by: Kathleen Giambalvo
Coffee plants flowering at Kaanapali Coffee Farm boast a fragrant aroma. Photo by: Kathleen Giambalvo
Coffee cherries are mechanically harvested at the peak of ripeness. Photo by: Paradise Aerial Photography
MauiGrown Coffee’s four coffee varieties are estate grown and harvested at Ka`anapali Estate, which is comprised of 500 acres of coffee trees located on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains. Photo by: Kathleen Giambalvo
Coffee farming requires a great deal of patience and nurturing. Trees need at least five or six years of constant care before their first "coffee cherries" are ready to be picked. Pictured Red Catuai. Photo by: Kathleen Giambalvo
Yellow Caturra coffee cherries. Photo by: Kathleen Giambalvo
Coffee cherries are harvested from September to February annually. Photo by: Paradise Aerial Photography
Coffee cherries are mechanically harvested at the peak of ripeness. Photo by: MauiGrown Coffee
MauiGrown Coffee's Kimo Falconer inspects the natural coffee cherries before they head to the mechanical dryers to ensure even drying. Photo by: MauiGrown Coffee
MauiGrown Coffee’s exceptional coffee varieties (pictured top to bottom): Red Catuai, Maui Mokka™, Yellow Caturra, Typica. Photo by: Steve Brinkman
Maui Mokka is an amazing coffee variety dating back around 1,000 years. MauiGrown Coffee is the only commercial producer of Maui Mokka™ in the world. Photo by: Steve Brinkman
Sometimes described as the "cabernet of coffees", the Red Catuai variety offers a rich, nutty and buttery cup profile. Photo by: Steve Brinkman
Yellow Caturra is the first to ripen with harvest usually starting in September. This variety of coffee is yellow instead of the conventional red when it is ripe. Photo by: MauiGrown Coffee
MauiGrown Coffee ships their coffee varietals to wholesalers and retail customers statewide, on the U.S. Mainland, as well as internationally. Photo by: Kathleen Giambalvo
Since its opening in 2006, the MauiGrown Coffee Company Store has earned a coveted place in Lahaina’s history. Its historical roots, nostalgic plantation-era ambiance, knowledgeable staff and world-class coffee varieties are not only a coffee lover’s heaven, it’s a must-stop-and-experience attraction for visitors and residents alike. Photo by: MauiGrown Coffee