Morning Glory light roast Hawaiian Ka'u Coffee

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Kaʻu Morning Glory | 100% Kaʻu Coffee

Name: Ka'u Morning Glory Coffee
Brand: Big Island Coffee Roasters
Price: 18 USD
Rating: 5 (65 reviews)

$21.00 - $270.00

Origin: 100% Kaʻū coffee
Roast: Medium-light

Tasting Notes:

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

Top-Rated Hidden Gem of Hawaiʻi Island

🌟 2025 Coffee Review Score: 97 Points 🌟

Discover a favorite coffee among locals: Kaʻū Morning Glory — a top-rated Big Island coffee with an extraordinary 97 points on Coffee Review, making it our highest-scoring coffee to date, and the highest scoring Kaʻū coffee ever.

This specialty coffee captures the spirit and terroir of the southern Big Island. It's a region we've worked in for nearly 15 years, still largely unknown to visitors - just southeast of Kona - but beloved by locals.

Carefully crafted from a proprietary blend of exquisite coffee varieties grown on nearby farms our bright and sweet signature Kaʻū coffee is notable for it's long and juicy fruit tones and a sweet candied nut finish.

Nourished and babied as young seedlings, this Kaʻū coffee matures in misty afternoons and mineral-rich volcanic soils, developing a cup that’s at once vibrant and deeply sweet. To preserve its exceptional flavor and vibrancy, Kaʻū Morning Glory is milled and graded shortly before roasting at our own farm and mill, then stored in Grain-pro bags until it's ready to roast. This meticulous attention to freshness ensures that every roast showcases the bright, juicy notes and delicate complexities of the coffee year-round.

Roasted-to-order and shipped fresh from our flagship café and roastery in Hilo, you can expect a balanced and silky, sweet coffee connecting you directly to the heart of Hawaiʻi’s coffee land.

Floral, sweet, buttery, and smooth with an ever-so-slight hint of vanilla, honey and coffee blossoms, Kaʻū Morning Glory is perfect for coffee lovers who search for hidden gems, support craftsmanship and local farms, and savor ultra-fresh coffees with complexity and nuance.

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:

Place filter in Chemex.
Ensure tripled sided portion is on same side as spout.
Rinse filter with hot water.
Discard water and preheat your mug.
Measure 40g (about 6 tbsp.) of freshly roasted coffee.
Grind coffee to a medium, about the size of sea salt.
Place coffee in filter.
Gently shake to level the coffee bed.
Zero out scale and start timer.
Pour 100g of hot water about 205°F, onto the coffee making sure to evenly saturate all of the coffee grounds.
Let coffee bloom for 45 sec., the bloom releases the gases in the coffee.
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.
Continue pouring until you reach 600g, or about 20oz, of coffee. You should finish pouring all of the water in 3 min.
The last pour will take about 1 minute to finish draining. Total brew time should be about 4 min.
Swirl coffee in the Chemex
Pour coffee into your mug and enjoy!

DOMESTIC U.S. SHIPPING RATES

Order	Cost & Carrier	Delivery
≤$89	$9.95 via USPS/FedEx	6-9 days*
Over $89	Free FedEx (USPS if PO Box)	4-6 days*
Expedited	$24.95 via FedEx 2Day	3-5 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.

Shipping and Returns Policy:

We stand behind the quality of our products and strive to provide an exceptional experience for you. Our Shipping and Returns Policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for shipping orders, handling returns and to continue providing care and quality. Please read this policy carefully before placing an order with us.

Shipping:

1.1 Address Accuracy:
It is the customer’s responsibility to provide accurate and complete shipping information at the time of purchase. We strongly encourage customers to double-check the shipping address before finalizing an order. Big Island Coffee Roasters will not be held liable for any delays, losses, or additional costs incurred due to incorrect or incomplete address information provided by the customer.
1.2 Additional Shipping Fee:
If an order is returned to us due to an incorrect or incomplete shipping address provided by the customer, we reserve the right to charge the customer an additional shipping fee to reship the package to the correct address. The customer will be notified of the additional fee and must provide the correct shipping address and complete the payment before the package is reshipped. Big Island Coffee Roasters may make reasonable attempts to contact the customer over a period of 30 days, but will not be held liable for delays. If the customer does not respond or arrange for the package to be resent within 30 days, the original order will be considered void.
1.3 Refund or Credit:
Alternatively, if the customer prefers not to pay the additional shipping fee, we will credit or refund the customer for the order amount, less the original shipping costs incurred by Big Island Coffee Roasters. The credit will be issued once the package is returned to us and processed according to our returns procedure. Perishable items are not eligible for refund or credit if the customer does not respond or arrange for reshipment within the 30-day period. These items will be disposed of in accordance with appropriate guidelines to ensure customer safety. For items that can be restocked, a credit may be issued.
1.4 Damaged Products:
If a product arrives damaged, the customer must notify us within 5 days of receipt. To report a damaged product, the customer should provide clear and detailed photographs showing the extent of the damage, along with a description of the issue.
1.5 Wrong Item Shipped:
In the event that the customer receives the wrong item, they must notify us within 5 days of receipt. To report the wrong item, the customer should provide clear and detailed photographs of the received item, along with a description of the item they expected to receive.
1.6 Return Shipping Costs for Damaged Products or Wrong Item:
For damaged products or wrong items, we may provide a prepaid shipping label to cover the return shipping costs. The customer must return the product in its original packaging, including all accessories and documentation.
1.7 Refund, Replacement, or Exchange:
Upon receiving the returned damaged product or wrong item, we will inspect it to verify the reported issue. Depending on the circumstances, we may offer one of the following options: Refund, Replacement, Credit or Exchange.

Returns:
2.1 Eligibility:

We accept returns for eligible products within 7 days from the date of delivery. To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused, in its original packaging, and in the same condition as when it was received. Perishable items are not eligible for refund.
2.2 Return Shipping Costs:
If a return is requested due to the customer’s change of mind or error (excluding defective or damaged items), the customer is responsible for the return shipping costs.
2.3 Return Process:
When a return is received, we will inspect the item. After inspection, depending on the circumstances, we may offer one of the following options: Refund, Replacement, Credit or Exchange.

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@bigislandcoffeeroasters.com with your order number within 7 days of receiving your order.

RETURN ADDRESS

Big Island Coffee Roasters, 76 Kalanianaole St. Hilo, HI 96720