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★★★★★
“Just got my first order from Wings of the Morning and I'm blown away by how good the coffee is. It's so smooth and has a unique flavor that I haven’t found in other coffees. You can tell it’s high-quality just by the taste. Very happy with my purchase and will be ordering more.”
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★★★★★
“We love the Wings of the Morning coffee! It’s soooo good and a reflection of the best Kona coffee you can get (which we all know means it’s some of the best coffee in the world). We love the coffee in espresso and a French press. It’s so excellent and also great value for the quality of coffee! We also love supporting this family business as well.”
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★★★★★
“I'm not usually one to write reviews, but Wings of the Morning coffee deserves a shout-out. I’ve tried many brands looking for the perfect coffee and this is it. You can really tell they take pride in their coffee. Definitely sticking with this one for my morning coffee!”
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★★★★★
“This is my first time trying Wings of the Morning coffee and I am officially hooked. It has a great taste that is rich and unlike any other coffee. I love knowing that the beans are picked by hand and you can definitely taste the difference that this makes. If you love coffee, you've got to try this!”
OUR STORY
A story of tradition, passion, and commitment to excellence
KA'IO FARMS' HERITAGE
We purchased a traditional Japanese coffee farm in Kona in 1992 and named our business Ka‘io Farms, after the Hawaiian Hawk—the ‘Io—which nests only on the island of Hawai‘i and soars above our coffee land.
VOLCANIC ORIGINS
Flavor nurtured by volcanic earth and the tropical climate. Our coffee is grown on the volcanic mountain of Hualālai in the Kona District, where nutrient-rich soil and perfect climatic conditions create an ideal environment for exceptional coffee cultivation.
OUR JOURNEY
The story of Ka'io farms and our Wings of the Morning Kona coffee through the years.
The Kusunoki family carved a 7 acre coffee farm by hand in the side of the Hualalai volcano in the now famous Kona Coffee belt.
We bought the farm and learnt the trade of farming coffee in Kona from Mr. Kusunoki and still today we use the traditional Japanese drying deck, a hoshidana, to dry our coffee in the sun.
We started selling our coffee locally as Wings of the Morning Kona Coffee in the special gold-foil bags for optimum freshness and with hand-printed cotton bags.
Roger started helping at the mill.
We started selling wholesale to a Massachusetts grocery store called Bread & Circus before they were rebranded as Wholefoods Market.
We built an expanded mill around the original Kusunoki pulping mill to accommodate the demand.
We expanded our farm to include two more parcels (3 and 5 acres respectively).
Started our sales website for customers across the world.
Roger becomes Mill Manager.
Roger becomes Farm Manager.
Due to limited land resources, we could not keep up with the demand from Wholefoods as they opened more and more stores and we began selling exclusively locally and on our website.
We are ready to ship freshly roasted premium Kona coffee to your doorstep.
OUR FARMING PRACTICES
The steep volcanic terrain of Kona is not conducive to mechanical cultivation or harvesting, so almost all the work is done by hand.
OUR VALUES
The principles that guide our coffee production
Quality
At Ka'io Farms, quality isn't a step in the process—it is the process. From the mineral-rich volcanic soil to the gentle tropical climate, every element of our environment shapes the distinctive flavor of our coffee. We honor that gift by carefully managing each stage: propagation of the best Arabica Typica beans from our farm, we mulch and hand-water newly planted coffee keiki during the dry season, hand-harvesting only the ripest cherries, wet milling with precision, slow drying on traditional sun decks, and roasting in small batches to bring out the fullest expression of each bean. Even our packaging is designed to preserve the integrity and freshness of the coffee from our farm to your cup. This deep attention to detail is how we ensure that every sip delivers the smooth, complex flavor that defines Wings of the Morning Kona coffee.
Tradition
At Ka'io Farms, tradition is a way of life. Mr. Kusunoki, a descendant of the original Japanese coffee farmers who established this farm, has guided us in time-honored techniques that define our coffee craft. We hand-pick only the ripest coffee cherries, dry the parchment slowly on a traditional hoshidana sun deck, and gently rake it by hand to ensure every bean dries evenly. We carry out each of these practices with purpose and patience, yielding an optimum flavor that reflects the care invested at every step while also preserving the legacy of this land and its original stewards.
Sustainability
Sustainability at Ka'io Farms is a responsibility we carry with intention and care. From the ground up, we strive to protect and preserve the land that gives life to our coffee. Our trees are nourished by island rain, and we hand-pick only the ripest cherries—honoring the plant's natural rhythm and avoiding the damage of mechanical harvesters. We sun-dry our parchment on traditional hoshidana decks, choosing time and sunlight over industrial machinery to retain both flavor and integrity. Our farm is planted in a variety of fruit trees to support biodiversity, soil health, and long-term resilience. We also welcome a local apiarist, whose bees and hives flourish among our blossoms and contribute to a balanced, living ecosystem. At every step, we farm with purpose—to grow exceptional coffee while nurturing the land that makes it possible.
THE COFFEE STEWARD
Meet the dedicated person who manages our coffee farm
Roger
Farm Manager
As the steward of our Ka'io Farms coffee, Roger brings decades of experience and passion to every aspect of our coffee production process.
OUR COMMITMENT
"Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality Kona coffee possible to you and your family. At Ka'io Farms, coffee is more than a crop—it is our passion, our heritage, and our way of sharing the beauty of Kona with the world."
Indulge in Kona’s Finest
Our coffee is more than a beverage—it is an experience, a ritual, and a connection to the land.
Grown on the sun-soaked slopes of Hawaii’s volcanic mountains and hand-harvested with care, our 100% Kona coffee is a rare and exquisite experience.
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