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Kaʻū Morning Glory

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Origin: 100% Kaʻū coffee
Roast: Medium Light

Tasting Notes:

Pecan, caramel, cinnamon and spruce with juicy elements of orange and vanilla; bright and sweet

Coffee Variety & Process: Blend of Maragogipe, Bourbon, Typica & Caturra varieties

100% Kaʻu Coffee, Hawaiʻi’s Hidden Gem

Floral, sweet, and buttery, with hints of vanilla, honey, and coffee blossoms, Kaʻū Morning Glory is a medium-light, 100% Kaʻū coffee from Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, made for those seeking hidden gems and ultra-fresh coffees with complexity and nuance.

Hand-harvested, milled in small batches, and roasted to order, Kaʻū Morning Glory earned 97 points from Coffee Review and ranked No. 6 in its global Top 50 Coffees of 2025.

Four Varieties, One Cup

Our signature Kaʻū coffee brings together Typica, Bourbon, Maragogipe, and Caturra grown on nearby farms. Carefully blended, this specialty-grade, washed coffee offers long, juicy fruit notes and a sweet candied-nut finish—a clean expression of Kaʻū’s terroir and varietal diversity.

Each variety brings its own character. Typica often offers a smooth, chocolatey cup with delicate floral notes, while Bourbon contributes caramel and fruit-toned sweetness. Maragogipe can bring baking spice and sandalwood notes, and Caturra adds warm nut and spruce-like notes. Together, they give this Kaʻū coffee its range.

From Sugar Country to Coffee

When the sugar mills closed around Pāhala, farmers in Kaʻū sought out a new crop, and many turned to coffee. Their approach differed from Kona’s, where growers had long favored Kona Typica for its productivity and buyers had come to expect a familiar flavor profile. Kaʻū farmers planted a broader range of varieties, seeking distinctive flavors and plants well suited to the region’s unique climate. Today, farmers across Kaʻū grow a diverse mix of coffee varieties, giving coffee lovers a wide range of flavors to explore, and locals across Hawaiʻi seek out Kaʻū coffee. We’ve worked with growers here for 15 years, and Kaʻū Morning Glory offers a taste of the region’s diversity, shaped by the land and the people who grow it.

Milled in Small Batches, Roasted to Order

Most coffees are milled and graded several months before roasting—a bit like shelling a peanut six months before you eat it. We keep these Kaʻū coffee beans in their parchment, the thin, papery layer that protects each bean, until shortly before roasting. Each week, we mill and grade Kaʻū Morning Glory in small batches to preserve its freshness and lively nuance in the cup. After milling, it is roasted to order, with the roast date labeled on the bag.

How to Brew Kaʻū Morning Glory

We recommend brewing Kaʻū Morning Glory as pour-over, drip, or press pot, with water heated to 202°F–205°F.

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A step by step guide on how to brew Chemex coffee, featuring 100% Hawaiian coffee from the Ka'u district.

Chemex Brew Guide

What you'll need:

  • Kettle
  • Scale
  • Burr Grinder
  • Chemex
  • Coffee

Steps:

  1. Place filter in Chemex.
  2. Ensure tripled sided portion is on same side as spout.
  3. Rinse filter with hot water.
  4. Discard water and preheat your mug.
  5. Measure 40g (about 6 tbsp.) of freshly roasted coffee.
  6. Grind coffee to a medium, about the size of sea salt.
  7. Place coffee in filter.
  8. Gently shake to level the coffee bed.
  9. Zero out scale and start timer.
  10. Pour 100g of hot water about 205°F, onto the coffee making sure to evenly saturate all of the coffee grounds.
  11. Let coffee bloom for 45 sec., the bloom releases the gases in the coffee.
  12. Pour another 150g of water every 45 sec., pouring in a circular pattern starting from the center and moving outward to the edges of the coffee bed to ensure all coffee grounds are saturated evenly.
  13. Continue pouring until you reach 600g, or about 20oz, of coffee. You should finish pouring all of the water in 3 min.
  14. The last pour will take about 1 minute to finish draining. Total brew time should be about 4 min.
  15. Remove filter and discard.
  16. Swirl coffee in the Chemex
  17. Pour coffee into your mug and enjoy!

DOMESTIC U.S. SHIPPING RATES

Order Cost & Carrier Delivery
≤$98 $12.00 via FedEx 5-8 days*
Over $98 Free FedEx (USPS if PO Box) 4-7 days*
Expedited  $24.95 via FedEx Priority 4-7 days**

 * Delivery quote excludes weekends/holidays and is based on fulfillment+delivery times. Does not include delays that are caused by carrier or out of our control.

** Upgraded and expedited shipping may be purchased at the time of checkout. ‘Expedited’ prioritizes your shipment in the queue. Delivery quote excludes weekends/holidays and is based on fulfillment+delivery times.

ROAST DATES

Orders are roasted Sunday-Friday and shipped Monday-Friday. Roast dates are applied to the bags in your order.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES

*Rural locations may incur additional fees at checkout.

Hawaii to Canada* Varies based on Territory
Up to 1 lb: $17.29-$18.58
2-5 lbs: $17.35-$25.28
6-10 lbs: $21.84-$29.76
11-15 lbs: $29.14-$44.21
16-20 lbs: $35.76-$48.72
21-25 lbs: $42.95-$55.63
26-30 lbs: $55.07-$70.03
31-99 lbs: $59.63-$125.86
100+ lbs: Email for quote

De Minimis for Duty

De Minimis for VAT
$150 CAD $40 CAD

Hawaii to Germany, United Kingdom*
*Rural locations may incur additional costs at checkout

Up to 1 lb: $17.62
2-5 lbs: $17.64-$25.22
6-10 lbs: $25.67-$29.08
11-15 lbs: $41.44-$50.04
16-20 lbs: $53.98-$58.28
21-25 lbs: $61.46-$62.84
26-30 lbs: $83.21-$88.46
31-99 lbs: $90.07-$165.31
100+ lbs: Email for quote
De Minimis for Duty De Minimis for VAT
150 EUR 22 EUR
135 GBP 15 GBP

Hawaii to Japan, South Korea*
*Rural locations may incur additional costs at checkout

Up to 1 lb: $17.64
2-5 lbs: $20.93-$31.81
6-10 lbs: $34.32-$41.56
11-15 lbs: $43.99-$53.74
16-20 lbs: $53.84-$61.03
21-25 lbs: $63.48-$67.64
26-30 lbs: $75.35-$92.33
31-99 lbs: $94.17-$189.94
100+ lbs: Email for quote
De Minimis for Duty De Minimis for VAT
10,000 JPY 200,999 JPY
150,000 KRW** 150,000 KRW
** price of goods+shipping cost+insurance
Hawaii to Australia*
*Rural locations may incur additional costs at checkout
Up to 1 lb: $20.70
2-5 lbs: $22.16-$30.40
6-10 lbs: $29.33-$36.40
11-15 lbs: $55.54-$72.31
16-20 lbs: $76.98-$85.37
21-25 lbs: $91.27-$93.29
26-30 lbs: $122.59-$126.73
31-99 lbs: $126.77-$245.34
100+ lbs: Email for quote
De Minimis for Duty De Minimis for VAT
1000 AUD None

* Please note that customs and duties are displayed at checkout. All costs listed are estimates.

ESPRESSO BITES

Because Espresso Bites are made without stabilizers or preservatives, they may bloom or melt when shipping temperatures exceed 80 F. If this is a concern in your location please select FedEx shipping.

If you notice a white color to your bar, it's perfectly safe to eat. This happens when the cocoa butter softens and migrates to the surface. It happens more often when shipping in warm weather. Learn more about blooming.

Espresso Bites that melt or bloom when shipped via FedEx are eligible for a full refund or credit.

Espresso Bites that melt or bloom when the buyer elects Free Shipping or standard USPS are eligible for a credit.

If your order is incorrect or damaged in any way, please email us at hello@jfjzuw.com with your order number within 7 days of receiving your order.

For our Refunds & Returns Policy, please see here.