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Maui Oma Coffee Roasting Co.

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsMaui Oma Coffee Roasting Co.Hawaii coffee roastersHawaiiColombiaNicaraguaCosta RicaIndonesiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Maui Oma Coffee Roasting Co. is a dedicated roastery based on Maui that specializes in small-batch roasting for both wholesale and retail customers. They are deeply integrated into the local hospitality industry, providing custom blends to restaurants and cafes across the islands. The company emphasizes freshness and local expertise, leveraging decades of experience in the Hawaiian coffee market.

Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned. It was founded by David Gridley and purchased in 2018 by Grant Schule and Maria Holmes, who continue to operate it as a local business.
Founded
1993
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Maui Oma is a long-standing institution known for supplying custom-roasted coffee blends to many of Hawaii's top restaurants, hotels, and cafes.
Sourcing countries
Hawaii · Colombia · Nicaragua · Costa Rica · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from Hawaii and various international origins. They offer both 100% Hawaiian coffees and artisan blends that combine Hawaiian beans with international varieties, but they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Jaws Breaking
  • — Upcountry Maui
  • — Maui Mokka
  • — Haleakala Sunrise
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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 specific countries and regions of origin for their blends, they do not provide detailed transparency regarding the specific farms or washing stations for their international coffee components.

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