Wailuku, Hawaii · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

The Coffee Store

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level

TagsThe Coffee Store Hawaii coffee roasters Hawaii Independent Farm level Roasts in-house

The Coffee Store is a historic Maui-based roaster that pioneered the specialty coffee movement in Hawaii. They specialize in small-batch roasting of estate-grown Hawaiian beans, emphasizing direct community collaboration with local farmers. In addition to their retail presence, they offer a wide range of premium Hawaiian coffees and single-serve pods.

Ownership

The Coffee Store is an independent, family-owned business that has operated on Maui since 1974.

Founded

1974

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Being the first specialty coffee shop in the Hawaiian Islands and for its long-standing focus on small-batch roasting of 100% Maui and 100% Kona coffees.

Sourcing countries

United States (Hawaii)

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources 100% Hawaiian coffee, specifically highlighting estate-grown beans from Maui and Kona. They maintain direct relationships with local farmers, visiting their farms and collaborating on roasting profiles for specific harvests.

Notable coffees

— 100% Kāʻanapali Estate Coffee
— 100% Kona Pure Ecstasy Coffee
— 100% Pure Maui XXX Coffee
— 100% Kona #1 Coffee
— 100% Kāʻanapali Peaberry

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 website mentions offering a selection of international coffees, it does not explicitly list specific international countries of origin or provide transparency regarding those specific supply chains.

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