Coffee, Craft, and Connection
The Monarch Journal
Explore the World of Coffee with Monarch
Welcome to The Monarch Journal, where we blend our passion for specialty coffee with stories from the field, tips for home brewing, and insights into the coffee industry. Whether you're curious about coffee production, looking to refine your brewing techniques, or seeking an inside look at life on our award-winning farm, this is your go-to source for all things coffee.
From Seed to Cup: Coffee Harvest and Production Insights
At Monarch Coffee, we believe in transparency and craftsmanship at every stage of the coffee journey. In this section, explore the details of our coffee harvests, learn about our sustainable farming practices, and discover how we process and roast the perfect cup. Gain an insider’s perspective into how we grow, harvest, and refine some of the finest coffee in Hawaii.
Field Notes: Behind the Scenes at Monarch Coffee Farm
Our Field Notes series takes you on an immersive journey into farm life. Whether we’re deep in harvest season, testing new roasting methods, or hosting visitors, we share the unique moments that define Monarch Coffee. This section offers a personal look at the daily dedication that makes each cup of our coffee so special.
Roasting Techniques and Coffee Entrepreneurship
Curious about roasting? Ready to take your coffee passion to the next level? Here, we break down the art and science of coffee roasting. Learn from our team of experts and discover entrepreneurial insights for anyone looking to start their own coffee business. From roasting tips to running a sustainable operation, this section has something for everyone interested in the business side of coffee.
Home Brewing: Perfecting the Art of Coffee at Home
At Monarch Coffee, we believe everyone can brew a great cup of coffee, no matter where they are. Our Home Brewing section offers practical tips and techniques to help you make the most of your coffee at home. Whether you’re using a pour-over, French press, or espresso machine, we’ll show you how to easily achieve barista-level results.
Sunday Slow Sip
Happy slow sip Sunday, friends. Check out what we are brewing this morning and enter our summer giveaway!
Pour-Over Using Chemex
Learning how to brew using a Chemex can be hard to get the hang of. But being able to participate in the sensory experience that happens on the coffee’s journey from whole bean to brew makes it worth mastering. Just takes practice.
Mothers Day Gift Guide 2022
My mom and I are getting to be together on the farm together for the first time in a while. It feels a little extra special. Sal and I like to make Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in our house “special” for each other. It’s always fun to think of ways to make the simple things extra special for one another.
A Must Try
Cup of Monarch Coffee Farm’s Estate Coffee paired with Salted Honey Butter Parker House Rolls - a perfect combo for your morning coffee.
Monarch Coffee Camp
We are all so excited to be able to announce the 2024 dates of this one-of-a-kind experience at Monarch Coffee Farm. An idea that started as an in-origin coffee retreat for industry professionals turned Kona Coffee immersion experience for coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Fruits of our Labor
Continuing to build Monarch’s reputation of excellence. Kona snow season arrived, indicating that harvest will be arriving shortly once again. We are proud of what we have accomplished in our first few years at Monarch Coffee Farm.
Orchids at Monarch Coffee Farm
Have you had a chance to see orchids growing in the wild? They like to find spots that have a favorable medium, where they have put down their sparse roots. You can find them on our coffee farm in Hawaii in the rock walls, rotting tree fern trunks, and even in the rain gutters! They grow pretty much in any habitat except in the glaciers.
Why is Kona Coffee Special
“What makes Kona coffee so special?’’ Of course, we are a bit biased…we are Kona Coffee Farmers, after all. But it is actually, a very distinguished cup of coffee.