There's nothing like a great cup of coffee to start off your day off right. Whether you drink one cup or one pot each day, the taste, aroma and price, all contribute to whether or not you continue to purchase a specific brand. It can seem like there's a dizzying array of coffee types and brands from which to…
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Hawaiian Holiday Customs
Hawaii is a state with a variety of customs and cultures not commonly known or even practiced by those of us on the Mainland. If you’re looking for a few ideas for giving the “gift of Hawaii” here are some tips and practices: Because Hawaii contains food items that aren’t readily available to those on the Mainland these items often make great gifts. For…
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Top 10 Things to See and Do in Hawaii
When you think of Hawaii, you probably think of a little island in the middle of the ocean. But when you start looking at all of the things to see and do, you'll understand why they call it the Big Island. Whether you want to do something on land, water or in the air, make sure you…
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History of Kona Coffee in Hawaii
How did this ornamental tree imported into Honolulu in about 1813 by Kamehameha the Great's Spanish interpreter and physician Don Francisco de Paula y Marin become Kona's economic mainstay? The first coffee was planted in Kona by missionary Samuel Ruggles in 1828 or 1829. These first arabica trees were taken from cuttings planted on Oahu…
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