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UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC)Roasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsUCC Hawaii Kona Coffee EstateHawaii coffee roastersUSAOwned by Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC)Farm levelRoasts in-house
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UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate is a 35-acre plantation located on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai that specializes in 100% Kona coffee. The estate combines agricultural production with a robust tourism program, allowing visitors to participate in harvesting, roasting, and tasting experiences. It serves as a direct-to-consumer retail hub for both its own estate-grown beans and selections from neighboring Kona farms.

Corporate ownership disclosure

UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate is owned by Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC)

UCC Hawaii is a subsidiary of the Japanese coffee giant Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC), which established the Hawaii estate in 1989 to expand its global coffee operations. The estate functions as a direct-to-consumer arm of the larger international corporation.

Ultimate owner: a large corporation

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-20.

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Ownership
UCC Hawaii is a subsidiary of the Japanese coffee giant Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC), which established the Hawaii estate in 1989 to expand its global coffee operations. The estate functions as a direct-to-consumer arm of the larger international corporation.
Founded
1989
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
UCC Hawaii is known for its 35-acre Kona coffee estate that offers immersive, hands-on agritourism experiences, including guided farm tours and a signature 'Roastmaster Tour' where visitors roast their own coffee.
Sourcing countries
USA
Farm-level sourcing
The brand primarily features 100% Kona coffee grown on its own estate in Holualoa. Their retail store also carries coffee sourced from other nearby Kona coffee farms to supplement their own production.
Notable coffees
  • — Estate Grown 100% Kona Coffee
  • — Island Select 100% Kona Coffee
In the news

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

2025-02-26 · Hawai'i Public Radio
Kona coffee industry hit by funding freeze and USDA layoffs at 'existential moment'

UCC Hawaii's coffee farm in Holualoa is mentioned in the context of ongoing regional struggles with coffee leaf rust and coffee berry borer. The report highlights how federal funding freezes and USDA staff cuts threaten critical research needed to combat these agricultural threats to the Kona coffee industry.

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 clearly identifies its own estate-grown coffee, it does not publicly list the specific names of the 'nearby Kona coffee farms' from which it sources supplemental beans.

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