Hawaii Coffee

06/09/2026

☕ The People’s Choice Cup is BACK! ☕
One of the most beloved moments from last year’s conference is returning!

Throughout the 2026 HCA Conference, we will be spotlighting exceptional coffees from across the Hawaiian Islands during our daily coffee breaks, brewed with filtered water and professional café equipment to bring out their very best.

Each of the four daily breaks will feature a head-to-head pairing of community-submitted coffees. Attendees sample throughout the day, cast one vote for their favorite, and the most-voted coffee takes home the People’s Choice Cup, presented on Friday just before the Best of Hawai’i announcements.

The best part? Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the entry fee is completely waived. It’s free to enter!

To enter, register online first, then ship or deliver 4 lbs of non-flavored roasted coffee to:
Maui Oma Coffee Roasting
296 Alamaha St. Unit J
Kahului, Maui, HI 96732

Registration and coffee must be received by 3:00 PM HST on Friday, July 17, 2026. Spots are filled on a first-registered basis so don’t wait!

Register at the link in our bio. Questions? Contact Maria McMillan at 808-336-1872 or [email protected]

06/04/2026

Some people leave an industry better than they found it. David Gridley was one of those people.

David was a true champion of Hawai'i coffee and a dedicated leader within both the Hawai'i Coffee Association and the Maui Coffee Association, serving as a Founding Member and Board Director. He was instrumental in establishing the annual Hawai'i Coffee Cupping Competition, which continues to showcase and elevate quality coffee from farms across our islands.

For 32 years in the specialty coffee industry, David consistently advocated for higher quality standards and worked tirelessly to strengthen and unite Hawai'i's coffee community. In 1998 he founded Maui Oma Coffee Roasting Company, which he operated for 20 years, always rooting his work in care for his customers, his employees, and his community.

A celebration of his remarkable life will be held this Sunday, June 7, 2026 at The Maui Arts and Cultural Center at 2:00 pm, what would have been his 77th birthday.

To share a memory with his family, please email [email protected].

Mahalo piha, David. Your legacy lives on in every cup. 🤍☕

06/01/2026

HCA’s Town Hall / Coffee Talk and Barista Throwdown is now coming to Oahu, and we are very excited for this one!

⏰ Coffee Talk 4-5pm
Barista Throw Down 5-6:30 ($10 to compete, sign up at the door!)
📍Honolulu Coffee Company Bakery
2643 S King St

Connect with other industry professionals, share your thoughts on how the HCA could support you, and bring any questions you might have ☕️🌱

05/17/2026

🌺MAUI NŌ KA 'OI🌺
Don't miss this special opportunity to attend the Hawaii Coffee Association's Annual Conference hosted on the beautiful Valley Isle of Maui. Attendees will have the chance to tour local farms, visit community cafes, and discover what the island is contributing to the coffee industry as a whole! Early bird registration is available through June 31. Space is limited so don't wait!

05/08/2026

Meet Megan and Jackie! Owners and operators of the iconic Wailuku Coffee Company, and some of our wonderful hosts on the Coffee Crawl as part of our HCA Conference Educational Tracks, happening Thursday July 30.

Wailuku Coffee Co has been a community staple on Maui since 2010, a warm and welcoming gathering space for locals and visitors alike. Don't miss the opportunity to get an inside look into this cafe's success!

Full conference registration includes a comprehensive educational track of your choice. Take advantage of early bird pricing until June 30th. Link in bio!

04/29/2026

The Maui Coffee Association is excited to present the 19th annual Seed to Cup Festival as part of this year's HCA Conference! Full registration includes free admission to one of the various educational workshops available. Don't miss out on early bird prices - offer ends June 30! Check out the link in our bio to register now

04/23/2026

Don't miss out on our very special HCA Conference, hosted on Maui! Spots are limited, so please take advantage of our early bird special. Register with the link in our bio! 🌺

04/20/2026

Come join us in Hilo for the next Town Hall - this time featuring a Big Island barista throw down!

⏰ Town Hall 4-5pm
⏰ Barista Throw Down 5-6 (sign up at the door)
🥗 Potluck style - feel free to bring a dish to share!

Connect with other industry professionals, share your thoughts on how the HCA could support you, and bring any questions you might have ☕️🌱

Hope to see you there!

04/11/2026

What an incredible first day at World of Coffee. ☕🌺 Mahalo to everyone who stopped by the HCA booth to taste coffees from across the islands, meet producers, and learn more about Hawaiʻi-grown coffee.

We’re especially grateful for the amazing team who helped bring today to life:
Meg Duka, .coffee
Ryson Nakamasu,
Sal Munoz,
Joshua Munoz,
Kris Adair,
Ralph Gaston,
Victoria Magaña,
Ben Greenwell
Suzanne Shriner.

Your support, energy, and willingness to share Hawaiʻi coffee with the world made today truly special.

More coffees, more producers, and more conversations tomorrow.
Come see us at the Hawaiʻi Coffee Association booth.

04/08/2026