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As you may or may not be aware, one of the amazing coffee-producing districts here on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, Kaʻū (NOT Kona), was devastated by Hurricane Lala, primarily from massive flooding.
If you don’t know much about Kaʻū coffee, look it up. And again, it’s not Kona coffee. Kaʻū is a completely different coffee-growing region on a different side of the island, and they produce some incredible coffee.
One really simple way you can help right now is to buy some coffee directly from the farms and businesses in Kaʻū.
A few that I’ve personally tried and can recommend are Kaʻū Coffee Mill, A Coffee Farm, Miranda’s Farm, and Navarro’s Farm. There are plenty of others—these are just the ones I’ve personally had coffee from.
These communities have been through a lot and could use some support. So go buy some Kaʻū coffee, support a small business, and get some really good coffee in the process.
If you’ve got a favorite Kaʻū farm or coffee, drop it in the comments so others can check them out too.

Love my opus 2, unbeatable in that price range.

Looking for an alternative to UFO type f filters to fit in the Brian blue ufo. 18 bucks plus shipping turns in to 27 bucks for 50 filters.

Any one here from the Big island. I’ve been kicking around the idea of starting a Big Island specialty coffee group and wanted to see if there would be any interest.
I’m thinking less about café drinks (lattes, matcha, ube, etc.) and more about the coffee hobby itself—pour over, espresso, grinders, home roasting, brewing techniques, and exploring single-origin coffees from Hawaiʻi and around the world.
It could be fun to meet up every so often to brew coffee, talk story, compare different brewing methods, maybe do bean swaps, trade or sell used gear, or even host the occasional cupping.
We produce some of the world’s best coffee here on the Big Island, and we also have access to amazing coffees from everywhere else. It just seems like there isn’t much of a community for people who enjoy coffee as a hobby.
Is that something you’d be interested in? What would you want to see in a group like this?

Any one here from the Big island. I’ve been kicking around the idea of starting a Big Island specialty coffee group and wanted to see if there would be any interest.
I’m thinking less about café drinks (lattes, matcha, ube, etc.) and more about the coffee hobby itself—pour over, espresso, grinders, home roasting, brewing techniques, and exploring single-origin coffees from Hawaiʻi and around the world.
It could be fun to meet up every so often to brew coffee, talk story, compare different brewing methods, maybe do bean swaps, trade or sell used gear, or even host the occasional cupping.
We produce some of the world’s best coffee here on the Big Island, and we also have access to amazing coffees from everywhere else. It just seems like there isn’t much of a community for people who enjoy coffee as a hobby.
Is that something you’d be interested in? What would you want to see in a group like this?

When light roast Gesha is roasted to a medium it becomes fodder for the espresso machine and it makes great espresso, but I bought Gesha for pourover . It’s unfortunate that the roasting spectrum isn’t standard.

Can you get the same brewer by using the Aeropress or XL AP with no plunger? $85 bucks, limited supply etc.

Have a extra switch base after an accident. I know I can put a Neo or another V60 in it. But what other drippers beyond the new orea fit? What have you put in your switch? Pics and links welcomed!!!

I have not ventured in to the water part of this wonderful hobby. For those who have, how much has it actually improved your cup?

We always talk about end game grinders and espresso machines, but what about the coffee itself?
If you could recommend just one coffee that every coffee person should try, what would it be?
I’m not talking about your favorite daily drinker. I mean that one coffee that made you stop and think, “Wow.” Or maybe it’s one you’ve been chasing but haven’t been able to get your hands on yet.
I know it’s all subjective, but I’m looking for ideas. If it’s still available, drop a link to where I can order it too. I’d love to work my way through some of the recommendations.
I’ll start in the comments with mine.

A friend is going to Scottsdale and is willing to pick up some beans. We like the funk, ferments, Anaerobic’s, Naturals and Honeys. Suggestions?