Makai Modern 20% Hawaiian Blend
Makai Modern 20% Hawaiian Blend
The Makai Blend’s mission is to turn Hawaiian coffee blends on their heads. It all starts at the foundation: relationships. We connect with the land, sourcing directly from farmers aligned with our vision and upholding what is pono (Hawaiian for ‘rightness and balance’). Then, we creatively pair coffees together that represent a collective terroir. What results is a modern take on a traditional Hawaiian coffee staple.
New larger 12oz bags
Notes of Black-currents, citrus and juicy
Delvin and Shawnette Navarro
Navarro Coffee Farm was originally planted by Nette’s grandfather in Pahala in the Ka’u region of the Big Island and now managed by Delvin Navarro. Traditional farming techniques mixed with bold and modern processing makes this coffee unique. We were introduced to Delvin by our mutual friend Mark Kove from White Nene and struck up a friendship with our alignment in values and approaches to modern processing techniques. We are delighted to partner with such a conscientious farming family and showcase their efforts on our menu. The coffee sourced for the Mauka and Makai blend was a naturally processed typica and Caturra blend which brings those fruity notes we want to showcase in these blends. Keep your eyes out on our menu of some other beautiful coffees from Delvin and Nette Navarro this season.
Farmers : Delvin & Shawnette Navarro
Farm: Navarro Coffee Farm / Monarch Hawaiian Coffee
Area: Pahala, Ka’u, Hawaii Island
Variety: Typica & Cuturra handpicked late 2021
Process: Traditional Natural, dried on raised beds and finished in drier
Elevation: 2000-2100ft
La Florida, Guatemala.
In 2006, Doña Romelia Sánchez Gómez purchased her farm from Mr. Jose Sanchez. The land had been somewhat utilized for coffee production, but under Romelia's keen eye the plants have flourished and productivity has increased. She is deft and detail oriented, with a care for the condition of her family, her workers, plants, and soil.
Over time, she's planning to expand the farm, buying new land as well as introducing new management techniques to improve the cultivation of coffee. La Florida's annual production is 270 quintal parchment. The farm is shaded by Chalum and Gravilea trees, and rolling cloud cover cools the Santa Barbara area throughout the day. The farm also produces peaches and avocados.
Farmers : Doña Romelia Sánchez Gómez
Farm: La Florida
Area: Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Variety: Cuturra handpicked 2021
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1600 MASL