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Kona Joe Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Kona Joe Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsKona Joe CoffeeHawaii coffee roastersUSAIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Kona Joe Coffee is a specialty coffee producer located in the Kona district of Hawaii that utilizes a unique, patented trellis-growing system inspired by viticulture. By training coffee trees to grow horizontally, the farm optimizes sunlight and airflow to produce high-quality, estate-grown 100% Kona coffee. The company also operates as a tourist destination, offering facility tours and interactive roasting experiences on-site.

Ownership
Kona Joe Coffee is an independent, family-owned estate founded by Joe and Deepa Alban.
Founded
1997
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its patented, innovative trellis-growing method, which trains coffee trees to grow horizontally along wires to maximize sunlight exposure and produce more evenly ripened cherries.
Sourcing countries
USA
Farm-level sourcing
Kona Joe Coffee is an estate-grown brand, meaning all of its 100% Kona coffee is sourced exclusively from its own 20-acre plantation on the slopes of the Mauna Loa volcano. They do not source from other farms, ensuring full control over the cultivation, processing, and roasting of their single-origin offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Estate Trellis Reserve 100% Kona Coffee
  • — Kainaliu 100% Kona Coffee
  • — Signature Trellis Grown 100% Kona Coffee
  • — 100% Kona Peaberry Kona Joe Coffee
In the news

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

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 states it was established in 1994 as a land investment, it began commercial coffee production in 1997, which is cited as the founding year for the coffee business.

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