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Kona Earth

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Kona Earth; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsKona EarthHawaii coffee roastersUnited StatesIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Kona Earth is a family-run coffee farm and roaster located on the slopes of the Hualalai volcano in Hawaii. They specialize in small-batch, estate-grown Kona coffee, emphasizing sustainable farming practices and direct-to-consumer shipping. The brand is committed to fair-wage labor and supports local non-profits through their charitable giving initiatives.

Ownership
Kona Earth is an independent, family-owned business operated by Steve and Joanie Wynn, who purchased the existing farm and business in 2021.
Founded
2021
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Kona Earth is known for its award-winning, 100% Kona coffee that is grown, processed, and micro-batch roasted on-site at their estate in the Kona coffee belt. They are recognized for their farm-direct, crop-to-cup business model and their 'Care In Every Cup' charitable giving program.
Sourcing countries
United States
Farm-level sourcing
The brand produces its own coffee on its 26-acre estate and also sources additional coffee from other small family farms throughout the Kona coffee belt. They do not publish the specific names of the individual neighboring farms they source from, focusing instead on the regional origin.
Notable coffees
  • — Kona Classic
  • — Kona Premium
  • — Kona Peaberry
  • — Hawaiian Espresso
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Kona Earth, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-11-11 · Comunicaffe
Hawaiian Coffee Brand Kona Earth Wins Global Coffee Award

Kona Earth was named the 'Overall Winner for Hawaii' in the Global Coffee Awards, a competition that evaluates roasters in coffee-producing regions. The brand was recognized for its 100% Kona Coffee and Hawaiian Espresso, with judges highlighting the coffee's low acidity and flavor profile.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-20. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand identifies as a grower and roaster, it was not possible to verify the specific names of the neighboring family farms they source from beyond the general 'Kona coffee belt' region.

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