Typical $3.04 to $4.87/oz
Broad comparison

Roaster · Hilo, HI
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Big Island Coffee Roasters · 84.9K views on YouTube
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Big Island Coffee Roasters, based in Hilo, Hawaii, focuses on sourcing and roasting exceptional coffees from across the Hawaiian islands. The brand emphasizes direct relationships with local farmers, unique flavor profiles, and sustainability built directly into their business model.
From Big Island Coffee Roasters:
“We wanted to create something that was truly artisanal and that is what launched the journey.”
“The quality has to be there, right? So the quality is got to be there and then the other part for us too is like how unique is this, right?”
“We want to make sure that Hawaii stays wild and beautiful.”
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10 lots in stock, mostly United States.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 10 in-stock lots.
Bonuses earned (per lot)
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
The catalog
Typical $3.04 to $4.87/oz
Broad comparison
Typical $3.04 to $4.87/oz
Broad comparison
Typical $3.09 to $5.88/oz
Limited comparison
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Graham Cracker Cookies.
Kona, US
Typical $2.73 to $5.20/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Dark Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Golden Raisin from this washed lot.
Maui, US · Washed
Typical $2.82 to $4.52/oz
Broad comparison
Typical $2.70 to $5.14/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Dark Chocolate, Candied Violet, and Salted Caramel from this washed lot.
Hawaii, US · Washed
Typical $3.04 to $4.87/oz
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Typical $2.74 to $5.22/oz
Limited comparison
Typical $3.29 to $5.27/oz
Broad comparison
Washed lot with Rich Dark Chocolate Fudge And Molasses, Fragrant Cedar, and Sweet Pipe Tobacco in the cup.
Kona, US · Washed
Typical $2.86 to $4.58/oz
Broad comparison
Washed lot with Syrupy Honey, Lemon Blossoms, and Chocolate Covered Raisin in the cup.
Kaʻū, US · Washed
Expect Robust & Caramel Forward W/ Smoky Sweet Toasted Coconut & Nutella Up Front and Mellows To Prune & Toasted Pecans In The Finish from this natural lot.
Ka'u, US · Natural
Tootsie Roll Sweetness, Pipe Tobacco, and Sweet Cedar on a black honey lot.
Hawaii, US · Black Honey
Expect Pink Grapefruit, Vanilla Orchid, and Guava from this washed lot.
Hawaii, US · Washed
Fruit Forward, Strawberry Limeade, and Crisp And Lightly Boozy on an experimental lot.
Kau, US · Experimental
Experimental lot with Honey, Butter, and Chamomile in the cup.
Hawaii, US · Experimental
Expect Honey, Candied Almond, and Melon from this experimental lot.
Puna, US · Experimental
Anaerobic Washed lot with Peach, Strawberry, and Blackberry Jam in the cup.
Kona, US · Anaerobic Washed
Lemon Meringue, Asian Pear, and Lush Florals on a washed lot.
Hawaii, US · Washed
Experimental lot with Pecan Pie, Honeycrisp Apple, and Bergamot in the cup.
Ka'u, US · Experimental
Expect Flavor Saturated Strawberries, Raspberries, and Bubble Gum from this carbonic maceration lot.
Kona District, US · Carbonic Maceration
Expect Pecan, Orange Meringue, and Wild Flowers from this honey lot.
Kona, US · Honey
Natural lot with Blueberry Jam, Tuberose, and Lime Meringue in the cup.
Kona, US · Natural
Honey lot with Praline, Sweet Orange, and Golden Raisin in the cup.
Ka'u, US · Honey
Expect Fruity Floral Cherry And Citrus With Butterscotch Depth, Lemon Lime, and Pomegranate from this washed lot.
Ka'u, US · Washed
Natural lot with Cherry Cordial, Stewed Red Apple, and Tropical Fruit in the cup.
Ka'u District, US · Natural
Expect Strawberry, Citrus, and Coriander from this anaerobic washed lot.
Kona, US · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Black Cherry, Nectarine, and Lemon from this anaerobic washed lot.
Kona · Anaerobic Washed
Rum Soaked Figs, Dark Chocolate, and Caramel Apple on an experimental lot.
Ka'u · Experimental
Expect Blackberry, Mandarin, and Maple Candy from this anaerobic natural lot.
Anaerobic Natural
Natural lot with Dark Caramel, Agave, and Vibrant Fruit Cocktail in the cup.
Hawaii, US · Natural
Think Brownie Brittle, Caramel Sweetness, and Barley Malt.
Cupping notes point toward Irish Cream, Bakers Chocolate, and Goji Berry.
Kona, US
Roaster flags Fudge, Blackberries, and Rose in the cup.
Think Chocolate Hazelnut, Raspberry, and Walnuts.
Cupping notes point toward Honey, Caramel, and Red Apple.
Flagship cafe
Hilo Cafe & Roastery
76 Kalanianaʻole St, Hilo, HI
Open in maps →Hilo Cafe & Roastery in Hilo, Hawaii.
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