Our Story
E Komo Mai!
Our Heritage
Our heritage dates back to the mid 1800's with John Douglas Ackerman, Pam's Great Grandfather, who came to Waipio Valley, on the island of Hawai'i. John Douglas grew rice for several years before moving over to the Kona District. Near the town of Kealakekua the Ackerman's started a dairy, raised cattle, farmed coffee and were the first farmers to can pineapple for retail sale to stores in Honolulu.
A member of Pam's paternal side of the family, A.S.Cleghorn, also had a 100 acre coffee farm in the late 1800's in the Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo area. A.S. Cleghorn was the appointed Governor of Oahu, a merchant, (who quite possibly sold Ackerman's canned pineapple) and the father of the last heir to the Hawaiian throne, Princess Ka'iulani.
We are blessed with such a rich heritage and feel responsible to be great stewards of the land while producing some of the finest Kona coffee.
Aloha Nui Loa!
From our family to yours, we invite you to experience the exceptional taste and rich history of Kona Crown Coffee. As you savor each cup, you are partaking in a legacy that began over a century ago and continues to thrive. Join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of Kona coffee.
Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to many more years of exceptional
coffee and cherished traditions.