The beginning... The beginning... 1813 - Don Francisco de Paula y Marin records 1813 - Don Francisco de Paula y Marin records planting on O‘ahu. planting coffee on O‘ahu. 1825 - The HMS Blonde sails in Honolulu with 1825 - The HMS Blonde sails in Honolulu with 30 coffee plants. 30 coffee plants. 1828 - Coffee is planted in Kona and Hilo on 1828 - Coffee is planted in Kona and Hilo on The Big Island of Hawai‘i. The Big Island of Hawai‘i. 1830s - Coffee initiated as a commercial crop. 1830s - Coffee initiated as a commercial crop. 1835 - Coffee is planted in Koloa, Kaua‘i. 1835 - Coffee is planted in Koloa, Kaua‘i. 1849 - Coffee is exported to California during 1849 - Coffee is exported to California during the Gold Rush. the Gold Rush. 1877 - Lava from volcano fl ows 1822 - Machine Invented 1877 - Lava from Mauna Loa volcano fl ows 1822 - Invented through the Kona District. through the Kona District.

1882 - Hawai‘i Agricultural Society forms. 1882 - Hawai‘i Agricultural Society forms. 1890 - Strong economies in 1890 - Strong economies in Europe and America results in rise Europe and America results in rise of market prices for coffee, creating of market prices for coffee, creating a boom for Kona coffee. a boom for Kona coffee. 1892 - Hermann Widemann introduces a Guatemalan coffee 1892 - Hermann Widemann introduces a Guatemalan coffee variety to Hawai‘i that is now referred to as “Kona Typica.” variety to Hawai‘i that is now referred to as “Kona Typica.” 1898 - Japanese coffee farmers establish the Kona Japanese 1898 - Japanese coffee farmers establish the Kona Japanese Coffee Producers Association in an effort to improve processing Coffee Producers Association in an effort to improve processing and market a higher value product. 1901- Invented and market a higher value product. 1901-Instant Coffee Invented 1904 - Judge Copp plants coffee in the Kokomo District of 1904 - Judge Copp plants coffee in the Kokomo District of Maui. 125 acres are planted by Honolua Ranch in Maui. 125 acres are planted by Honolua Ranch in West Maui. West Maui. Donkeys, known as “Kona Nightingales” Donkeys, known as “Kona Nightingales” are brought in to help with the coffee harvest. are brought in to help with the coffee harvest.

1910 - Japanese coffee farmers make-up 1910 - Japanese coffee farmers make-up www.hawaiicoffeeassoc.org 80% of the total farming population in Kona. 80% of the total farming population in Kona. 1932 - Dept. of Education institutes the “Coffee Vacation” 1932 - Dept. of Education institutes the “Coffee Vacation” so students can pick coffee during their hiatus from school from so students can pick coffee during their hiatus from school from August - November. August - November. 1944 - Upcountry Maui children trade hand-picked and 1944 - Upcountry Maui children trade hand-picked and roasted coffee to the Marines of the Fighting Fourth 1938 -Freeze-dried Coffee Invented roasted coffee to the Marines of the Fighting Fourth 1938 -Freeze-dried Coffee Invented at Kokomo for cans of Spam. at Kokomo for cans of Spam. 1956 - Fukunaga and Beaumont publish research 1956 - Fukunaga and Beaumont publish research from the Kona Experiment Station revolutionizing coffee from the Kona Experiment Station revolutionizing coffee pruning worldwide. pruning worldwide. 1957 - 15 million pounds 1957 - 15 million pounds of coffee are produced in of coffee are produced in Hawai‘i - The peak of production. Hawai‘i - The peak of production. 1959 - Statehood. 1959 - Statehood. 1967 - Kona Pacifi c Farmer’s Co-Op purchases and 1967 - Kona Pacifi c Farmer’s Co-Op purchases and converts a former pineapple cannery into a coffee mill. converts a former pineapple cannery into a coffee mill.

1969 - “Coffee Vacation” canceled, Kona schools conform packing Invented 1962 -Vacuum 1969 - “Coffee Vacation” canceled, Kona schools conform packing Invented 1962 -Vacuum with the rest of Hawai‘i. with the rest of Hawai‘i. 1970 - Kona Coffee Festival 1970 - Kona Coffee Festival Established, ’s oldest food festival. Established, Hawaii’s oldest food festival. 1980 - Malulani Farm plants 1980 - Malulani Farm plants 500 acres of Red Catuai coffee on Moloka‘i. 500 acres of Red Catuai coffee on Moloka‘i. 1987 - Kaua‘i Coffee Co. plants 3100 acres of former 1987 - Kaua‘i Coffee Co. plants 3100 acres of former sugar fi elds into coffee. sugar fi elds into coffee. 1988 - Pioneer Sugar Mill converts 500 acres to 1988 - Pioneer Sugar Mill converts 500 acres to Ka‘anapali Estate Coffee in West Maui. Ka‘anapali Estate Coffee in West Maui. 1994 - The Internet revolutionizes the ability of farmers to 1994 - The Internet revolutionizes the ability of farmers to market their coffee direct to consumers. market their coffee direct to consumers. 1995 - The Hawai‘i Coffee Association is formed. 1995 - The Hawai‘i Coffee Association is formed. 1998 - Labeling Guidelines law passed for Origin 1998 - Labeling Guidelines law passed for Origin Certifi cation in Hawai‘i. Certifi cation in Hawai‘i. 2005 - Kona Coffee Council and 2005 - Kona Coffee Council and Maui Coffee Association established. Maui Coffee Association established. 2010 - Kaua‘i Coffee Co. produces half of the coffee 2010 - Kaua‘i Coffee Co. produces half of the coffee grown in the United States. grown in the United States. 1990 - revolutionizes Coffee Marketing 1990 -Starbucks revolutionizes Coffee Marketing

2013 - 200th Anniversary of Coffee in Hawai‘i. 2013 - 200th Anniversary of Coffee in Hawai‘i. www.hawaiicoffeeassoc.org