Suzanne, Barbara, Diane,
Ken, Bill Jr, and Bill Sr.We have three generations living and working on Lions' Gate. Bill and Diane own and manage the B&B. Ken and Barbara (85 years young), Diane's parents, assist with the coffee, occasionally are substitute innsitters and help with staffing our phone lines when Diane is not available. Suzanne manages the farm and Bill, Jr. helps with the ever-ongoing farm construction/repair activities. We are a team effort!
We are a 15-acre working farm in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. We currently have 10acres of coffee, and 5 acres of macadamia nuts, both of which we sell commercially.
In addition, we grow numerous tropical and subtropical fruits including papaya, guava, mango, pineapple, oranges, coconut, banana, jaboticaba, passion fruit, rambutan, longan, soursop, avocado, wi fruit, blood orange, Kau orange, tangelo, tangerine, ruby red grapefruit, lemon, lime, atemoya, jabon (Chinese grapefruit), cinnamon, clove, lychee, Dorsett apple, surinam cherry, plum and starfruit. These are grown for our personal and B&B enjoyment and are not sold commercially.
We also have many tropical decorative plants as well. Wander through our gardens of bromeliad, fascinating heliconias, several varieties of ginger, anthuriums, orchids, bird of paradise, plumerias, pointsettias, jasmine (pikake), bamboo, tube rose, many varieties of palm, ti, croton, angel trumpet flower, diffenbachia, scheleria, bougainvilla, gardenia, cycads, and hibiscus.
Coffee has been farmed at Lions Gate for over a century and we have on our site an old coffee mill (now converted to a home for Ken and Barb). We frequently find antique bottles and cultural relics that date back to the late 1800's. In addition there are rock mounds running from the mountain to the sea that were a part of the ancient Hawaiian farm system.
We give complimentary tours of the farm if you are in the Kona area and wish to see how your coffee and mac nuts are grown. Please call or email for an appointment. Or better yet, come stay with us at our B&B!!
Our Estate coffee is a mix of peaberry, extra fancy and fancy beans, in the arabica class. We only sell coffee grown and processed from our farm so we can be assured of the quality. This qualifies us as an Estate grower.
We roast several times a week and rarely ship coffee that is more than 3 days old. Fresh is good!
Coffee roasting is an art, and our roaster, Suzanne, continuously watches the bean during the process to ensure that the color and consistency match the desired roast. Contrary to common sense, a dark roast is lighter and less caffeinated than a medium roast. This is because the roasting process removes some of the bean's natural oils and acids, leaving a dark roast with a lighter flavor. Most coffee professionals recommend a medium roast for Kona as more bean, instead of roast, flavor comes through, but taste is highly subjective. Try your favorite today.
Our medium roast is a brown bean with a dry surface. This roast highlights the smooth Kona flavor, and is never harsh or bitter. Many say it tastes slightly nutty. Preferred by those who like a "kick" to their coffee. Medium roast is also called "City Plus". Typically the preferred roast of our East Coast and Midwestern customers.
Our dark roast is a rich, black bean with a glossy sheen. The carmelized sugars in a dark roast give it a classically full-bodied"coffee" flavor with a smooth, not bitter, aftertaste . The taste is unrivaled by any other varietal. This roast goes well as an after-dinner drink or for those who like to breakfast with an excellently smooth and flavorful cup. This roast is also called "Full City" or "Vienna". Preferred by our West coast and Asian customers.
If you prefer to roast your own beans, we will gladly sell you green coffee. Our green is 100% Lion's Gate Estate Kona, as is all our coffee. Check our order form or contact us by phone.
Shipping from Hawaii raises a lot of questions. If you don't see your answer, call 800-955-2332, or email us.
USPS Priority Mail is typically used for orders under six pounds, PO Boxes, AK/APO/FPO and international orders. Shipping time is about 3-5 days. USPS goes everywhere, so we ship there too. Yes, we use flat rate boxes!
If you need it faster, Fedex second-day air is available. Please tell us in the comments. The costs run approximately:
1 lb $11.40
2 lb $14.75
3 lb $16.50
4 lb $18.50
5 pounds and up, please add approximately $1.15 more per pound. We charge the actual cost so it may be slightly lower or higher.We offer shipping discounts on orders of 6 pounds or more. Shipping charges will be calculated based on zip code and the lowest price passed on to you.
Global Air Mail is available at a flat rate of $12 for two pounds to Canada and slightly higher to other worldwide destinations. Email for a quote on larger orders. Or use the USPS international calculator for an estimate. Add one pound for package weight.
Orders submitted by 1pm EST (8am Hawaii Time) are typically shipped the same day. We will email you a confirmation when we ship your order.We ship anywhere, contact us for rates to your country. Global Air Mail available at a flat rate of $12 for two pounds of coffee to Canada and slightly higher to other worldwide destinations. Email for a quote on larger orders. Or use the USPS international calculator for an estimate.
Roasted coffee and macadamia nuts do not usually require special Customs clearance, as they are "processed goods"; however, please check your specific country's rules. Green (unroasted) coffee shipped internationally may require USDA agricultural documentation for clearance. Please contact us for more information.
You may reach us via the following options
Phone: toll free at (800) 955-2332 or 1-808-328-2335
Email: innkeeper@coffeeofkona.com
Fax: (808) 328-2335
Skype: Konafarmgirl
Hawaii is at GMT-10, or 2 to 3 (daylight savings time) hours behind Pacific Standard Time. We are a working farm, so please leave a message if your call catches us away from the phone. We will call you back promptly.We value your privacy as highly as our own. We will never sell, rent or otherwise disclose your personal information to anyone. In addition, credit card information is deleted from our server after we print your order. Records of your order are stored in a paper file, not online. Old-fashioned? Yes, but we like it that way. If you are still concerned about online privacy, we are happy to take your order by phone at 800-955-2332 and skip the Web entirely.
We usually ship orders the same day. If you note an error in your onscreen order confirmation, please contact us immediately at 800-955-2332 or via email. We will do our best to correct or cancel it. However, if the order has already shipped, we apologize but we are limited in our options. We do accept returns on unopened products. We do not refund shipping on returned or refused orders.
We guarantee our freshness. Coffee and macadamia nuts are generally shipped within 3 days of roasting. If you receive a product that you feel is not satisfactory, we're happy to replace it at no cost to you.
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Lions' Gate Coffee & Macadamia Nut Farm
P.O. Box 761, Honaunau, HI 96726
Phone 808-328-2335 or toll free 800-955-2332
Email innkeeper@coffeeofkona.com
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