These Unsolicited Messages are from our wonderful customers Be sure to write yours when you order. Quite interesting, I think.
our original label and also, our current one for the forseeable future:) Posted 12.24.11 -Blog about best kona coffee Posted 10.16.11 -Sister in law, whom past about a year ago. She loved y'alls coffee. -Recommended by someone in a thread on a coffee forum. -search engine/google -I ordered from you last year for my brother's birthday. He really enjoyed it!! -I've ordered a lot in the past. Please put as much as you can in a medium flat rate box, up to 15lbs (ed.note.10 pounds is the max by law). Otherwise use the FedEx option. Thanks!--- coffeegeek! -The Coffee Book -I am a very happy repeat customer. -coffeegeek forum -T.P. was right ))Great coffee and never tasted macadamias so good. -relative-- I hope it is as good as I expect. -I'm a repeat customer -Hi Guys! Trying to spread the word and share your website with a few friends. -I googled best Kona coffee and found a review on CoffeeGeek.com. -Hello from usually rainy Issaquah! -Repeat customer - but it''s been a while since I've ordered. Where is the peaberry? -web -Repeat Customer -It was so long ago we barely remember... -My brother Dave S. from Illinois -Recent trip to Big Island internet -Repeat customer -Word of mouth from a computer forum. -RETURN CUSTOMER -a co-worker at Aetna in Hartford, CT told me of you company. He orders green beans. I''ve ordered before on 7/7/10. Kona is our Sundays coffee. Plus you have fair pricing. Others charge 12.95 for 7oz. bags. Yours is sold by the pound is a pound. No partial pound/oz fakery there. -Good morning! I hope you and Bob are well. -Love your coffee:) -internet -on the internet. i think it was on coffee geeks. wanted to find pure kona coffee. -TYPE - O, COOL ACCIDENT -For a birthday on 10/19! -Coffee Geek forums -My dad, Joe V., has shared your amazing treats with us for years. ) -Internet search for small coffee growers in Kona. Posted 09.11.11 Aloha ! Just smell it ...are you kidding, it's the best coffee on the Planet! internet guitar forum! Alt.binaries.food Friend coffeegeek.com forum:) coffeegeek.com Can't Wait: coffee geek Repeat customer I adore your Kona... Previous Order Previous Customer web search Coffee Forums internet search web site A friend internet question board KCFA Great tasting coffee, great start to our day on the farm. From one family farm to another, thank you and keep up the good work. Cheers. Mahalo, Cea! Hope all is well, M internet reviews NOT urgent! Enjoy your festivities with the family. Love your coffee and miss your state. God Bless. return customer!!!!!!! my congratulations to the bride&groom...How they found you: from this guy who heard it from that guy who knows a guy who knows your farm Repeat customer. Thanks. Strong recommendation by HappyTamper on coffeegeek you were recommended over and over on several coffee forums. Great Coffee. Best and most economical Kona coffee I've found on the internet. Thanks for the great service and coffee. http://coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/questions/383299 Online blog Your coffee is incredibly good. Thank you! :) coffeegeek.com repeat customer There was a blog on Coffeegeek.com and you were mentioned in it. Looking forward to your coffee. Review online. raves about your coffee internet Thank you!!!!! :) Posted 08.06.11 -kona farmers website (from Mexico) -Thanks! -Google -As always...superb coffee at a great price! Posted June 26, 2011 -Please ship out as soon as possible. Can't wait to taste this coffee. -Repeat Customer :)) Best Kona we have had -Cea,Happpy Mothers Day! -On the internet, many thanks. -I need the best Kona coffee because I used to drink the best, until Brothers Coffee Co. came along. I sure hope you've got it! Google Search -Coffee geeks website -We are having family comming. So, I like to restock ASAP.Thanks for letting me know if there are any delays -(my dad) -Hello, Can you please add me to your Peaberry Alert List? I would be very interested/excited to try!Thank you. Repeat customer -searching engine -Internet -Internet reviews -Internet, blogs... -Internet inquiry for Vancouver, BC -Returning customer again. -saw you recommended on a forum regarding kona coffee so i figured i'd give you a shot -Prior order - love the coffee -Reorder -Coffeegeek.com -Regular customer -We go on vacation June 17th. I am so looking forward to drinking that coffee while I'm sitting on the deck looking at the lake. Can you please put me on the peaberry notice list? I meant to and I don't want to go back and maybe mess the order up.Thanks How they found you: That Cajun guy that has an opinion and I've ordered before. -surfing the web! -Internet search -Internet Search for Kona Green Bulk Coffee -Repeat customer....CORRECTION....repeat SPOILED customer :-). -coffee geek -Aloha, Cia! -I'm looking forward to receiving my first order then building a lasting relationship with your company. Internet and a Blog... -I am a return customer Aloha Cea -web search -I was looking for green kona coffee on the internet (I googled it) -I will be running out of kona coffee in just a few days so please expedite. -I love a great cup of coffee, and searched the online websites for great Kona coffee at a great price...and I came upon your website!! -On a message board. One guy said that he absolutely loved your coffee. -Regular customer! -We need by end of next week - hopefully there's no delay - Thanks (I realized I had dipped too much into the summer stash - we're about to leave on a 12 week boat trip with 6 weeks of coffee!) -alt.coffee, many years ago. Never forgot Smith Farms. -CoffeeGeek.com forum post. -Repeat Customer -Referred by my former vets- M.R. and M.S. in MT -Cea, Thank you! -return customer -Love Love Love your coffee!!! We have tried many different kinds of Kona and other ''gourmet'' coffee and we keep coming back to you because you are by far the best -for coffee and customer service :) How they found you: originally via google, but we've ordered from you many times -internet search -Thanks... still our favorite coffee! -I am Your sister! -I ordered from you before back in 2004! -I googled best reviewed Kona coffee and your sight was named by the coffee geek, I think was his sight? Anyway-glad I found your site. I love your website and love that you are farming without pesticides. -internet -Ordered green coffee from you in the past! -web search -ordered before. Found on the web I think. -Coffee forum:http://coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/questions/383299 -I'm a returning customer. Thank you Bob and Cea! -I love your website, Cea! Thank you for your and Bob's contribution to the world!! And the world of coffee lovers...you have the best best best Kona coffee!!!!! and then my hard drive crashed and I retrieved most things but --lost some files- so it resumes on May 12 above Posted April 26, 2011 -A NICE STONE TOLD ME -You and I go way back!Hope things are well on your side of the island. I'm fostering five pups right now and behind on everything:) -Returning customer. -Coffeegeek -usenet -Repeat customer. -Your Mac nuts were the tastiest I've ever had. Was like eating pure sunshine!!Keep up the good work. Thanks -Bob is a very old friend from UH -Coffee shop -We ordered previously based on a recommendation from our daughter who was stationed on Oahu. -I've ordered before! -internet (ed. note- from Germany) -Prior Customer -a guy on a forum recommended you. I like to hear from someone who's tried a product. -Web search -Internet -CoffeeGeek.com -Thank you for designing such a rich, detailed website. We especially appreciated the information about the coffee borer and recent tsunami. Such detail about coffee farming and roasting are most welcome, too. Best part might be those pictures of the fields and shoreline--reminds us of our trips to Punalu'u and Kilauea. -Internet search -prior order -internet search -Jason of AJ Coffee Co -Google search for best Kona coffee -Doctor banned me from coffee a while back but I just can't do without your wonderful Kona. I've really missed it. -i've ordered before -I'm a very happy repeat customer that's pleased to see you fared your recent challenges. -Second order! Thanks! -I've purchased from you in the past. -Thanks! 'geek -return customer - found through a web search back at Christmas time! -found you on the internet-Google search -internet (google) -ONE OF YOUR CUSTOMERS.....JIM R, AnD....GREAT WEB SITE. WOULD LOVE TO VISIT, BUT UNDERSTAND. -Google search -RFRC -Checked the Internet -Internet search (ed. note- from Israel) -Internet -internet - Kona Coffee Farmer's Association (ed. note- I voluntarily run that website:)) -web -i have been without for far too long, i miss getting your coffee:) take care! have ordered before but been too busy to roast, plus the economy too rough but hey you have to splurge sometimes:) g-oogle search and lots of reading! -Found an online post that listed you as having the best Kona coffee. Used to order from another farm but its quality declined greatly. I hope that Smithfarms can become my new favorite Kona coffee! -coffee forum i found online -google search -on line searching -my cat told me. :) -AS LONG AS THIS GETS THERE BEFORE Easter, YOU CAN SEND IT WHENEVAHS.THANKS AGAIN FOR ALWAYS TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF ME. -long time customer -old customer from behind the cheese curtain -Internet -I've been ordering from you for several years. -Technical Forum, talking about the best coffee we've had. -from Jeremy Goodwin from single man''s kitchen. He is a friend on facebook. -A buddy turned me on to your Kona and I am completely impressed. Been around the World approx seven times (20 yrs Military)and yours is Top TWO, all time, for me. -Past customer. -Drinking my last pot right now! -Previous Customer Posted March 5, 2011 -Happy Birthday to Me! -From a friend from coffee forum. -ALOHA! -Thank you Bob and Cea! -This batch of macadamias is really great--I''ve gone through January''s batch and February is too far away! I''m hoping that I can order these two pounds of macadamias, and that they will tide me over until February. -googled kona coffee and found your site.Thought I'd give a whirl. -Co-worker -We lived in Kailua. Just moved to the mainland. On our last bag of Kona! -Web -http://mostlycajun.com/wordpress/ -I was looking for Kona coffee and found many places. I saw many recommendations to buy from the growers and was impressed by what I read about you. -As soon as you can! Thanks! on the web via the Kona coffee growers site -Finally time to treat myself to a second order!- returning customer -We had tried your coffee before and nuts. This is my husbands favorite. -Old friends from the coffee newsgroup -Finally, my repaired roaster makes its return!! (ed. note customer ordered green beans again) -BEST KONA COFFEE. This is the only kind of coffee we drink now. I think you should consider this coffee for your business.http://www.smithfarms.com/- Love Mom -Internet Review -internet search for shade grown coffee -A Taiwanese bloger recommends your coffee beans. -have ordered in the past.outstanding service and coffee always-thank you -Online review -Please ship USPS Priority Mail Intl. -FROM ONLINE REVIEWS. -we love your coffee, thanks for making it so good. It makes my day every day. - :) -I searched for Kona coffee in Vancouver and I saw a message board that said you were great. thought I''d give it a try, looking forward to it! -internet -I've heard much about your coffee through a military colleague. Look forward to sampling it. -I am going to Japan again on March 9 so I will bring your tasty coffee for my clients. -a friend said yours was the Best coffee he''s ever had.. -I did a Google search and found a Canadian discussion forum on where to buy good Kona coffee and one of the comments mentioned your farm. -Love Youse Guys! -long term customer -have ordered in the past. outstanding service and coffee always thank you -Just wanted to let you know that I received my order last Thursday. I was very excited to receive it and was able to try it out over the weekend.I love it, and just wanted to say thank you.This was my 1st order from you, and will be ordering again in the future....Thank you very much! Posted January 25, 2011
oops I erased 2 weeks worth in my zeal for a clean New Year slate...but here is what I have from December 27, 2010 -HEY CEA...HOW ARE YOU ? STILL IN THE COFFEE BIZ, I SEE. (GOOD FOR ME) ALL IS WELL HERE. WE HAD -Internet Blog -Saw the Pres. drinking your coffee. -Friend recommendation -Google search -Google search and recommendations from others on coffee forums. -Happy New Year! alt.coffee -Some forum online mentioned your farm. -Word of mouth during recent visit to Big Island -Hi Cea, Need roasted this time--my roaster broke.... -Thank you. -http://coffeegeek.com/forums/worldregional/canadawest/512051 -I am a repeat customer :-) -http://muddydogcoffee.com/ -GCBC -long time customer -After several trips to hawaii, I did an internet search on the best Kona coffee -Family -Internet -Yes. I need more. Thanks. -Mahalo, Cea! -INTERNET RECOMMENDATION....COFFEEGEEK.COMBUT I ALSO LIKE YOUR WEBSITE n good prices also. thank you, if i like your coffee I may order some again. Have a nice day. -Please send us some warm weather also : ) Posted December 11, 2010
-Web search for pure kona coffee. I don't drink coffee, but so many of my friends do and I have a few who have mentioned this kind. I wanted to find a good one for a christmas gift and yours came very highly recommended! -Son
-Several years ago at alt.coffee, though I haven't gone there much lately because of problems, many in the group have migrated to another location. -Love your coffee! -Love, love, love your coffee. By far the best! Wanted to try the nuts too, so I'll try to remember to order some in January. -Happy Holidays -Google search for best kona coffee. I am a happy returning customer, and now an automatic orderer! Hope all is well with you and wish everyone there a very happy holiday season and safe and prosperous and healthy New Year! -we love your coffee Merry Christmas From Ocean City, Md, Thanks Have a safe Joyful season. -Blog -internet forum -Previous customer while in Hawaii years ago, repeat customer. -I did a search for best coffee on Coffeegeek. -coffeegeek.com -previous customer.... -we LOVE, LOVE your coffee! Mahalo -the 'geek! -LOVE the photos of your beautiful family! Hope all's well. Think of you often and can't wait to get my coffee! Mele Kalikimaka and Mahalo. -Internet review -Thank You In Advance coffee forums This is a Christmas gift to myself. Thank you and the best of all to you. -We've had your coffee before, and we love it! -RECEIVED YOUR COFFEE AS A GIFT AFTER VISITING KONA 4 YRS AGO FINDING THE WORLD''S BEST COFFEE...NOW NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO IT! LOVE IT! -I've ordered from you before....:) -Don't remember. It's been a tradition to send Bob your coffee for a while now. Guess it started with a web search. Hope all is well on your side ofHawaii. :) Happy Holidays! -Google Search -internet -google search -Order from you twice a year. Always enjoyed your coffee! Mahalo -coffeegeek.com online forum -someone at my place of work Joe Sheehy the coffee geek duda.... I believe -CoffeeGeek -I saw a reference to your website on a website with consumer coffee reviews. I'm not sure which website it was, and now I cannot locate it.
I used -Google and entered Best Kona Coffee and there is a blog that came up and a couple of people recomended Smith Farms. -I found you a couple of years ago while searching the Web for my friends in SD who lived in your fair state while stationed there. -mahalo for your fine work Look forward to enjoy the peaberry again. -yes, i've moved fron Monterey/Marina Retirement isn't what it was cracked up to be! -Previous customer, but I have not ordered for a while. -Repeat customer rec.food.cooking Happy Thanksgiving! -Shopped here before Love you guys. Best coffee I''ve ever had! -The internet is a true marvel ! - I found you by sheer accident on the Web, as described in my newsy email of 10 Nov 2010. I had been trying to findtrue peaberry for 20 yrs - to no avail. -Just another happy repeat customer. -Extensive research on the internet. :-) -gettin' your macs n' beans for years! -I did some research. -CoffeeGeek -Web Search -HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.. -Thanks again. i have moved from Canada to Germany. -I'm a long time customer Internet Have been buying annually since the coffee tour in November 1997. -I loved your web site for it's humor, warmth, and information. Posted November 13, 2010
-Kona Coffee Farmers Assoc. website -Web search ( ed. note-from Scotland) Posted October 10, 2010 -long time client :) -internet -alt.coffee-let me know when you have peaberry ready to ship please but definitely ship the estate grade straight away!!!! Online reviews led me to my first order about 1/2 a year ago... -Thank you for the ONO coffee! -I just picked up my order from the post office here in Millilani and already have the first delicious cup in hand! - http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t149407 -Did an internet search. I like the personal touch of the sale... and the fact that you seem -referral from a web site -Google search -greetings from Miami! Mahalo Cea! -CoffeeGeek.com -surfing the internet -My son called me last night 7.00 PM (mountain time) to tell me the coffee arrived. He said it (actually I have been too distracted to put all the notes here, but those above are a sampling of this last sort of hectic month- car in shop, car then broken into and wallet stolen, 2 computers down at once. It's over now!-Cea:)) Posted August 25, 2010
-Thanks! -PLEASE PUT ME ON THE PEABERRY LIST -Have bought before. -CoffeeGeek forum-found you online -Recurring Order: every 180 days. -We're looking forward to more great coffee beans from our favorite farm in Kona! -Can you please send me the 2 lbs of your Kona coffee? And put me on a new schedule of 2 lbs
bi-monthly? -Internet, you were recommended by another coffee site. -I ordered from you once before, but my roaster died shortly thereafter. I've finally gotten a new roaster and -internet-Coffee Geek podcast -friend -I had your coffee as a souvenior and I just LOVED it !!! Now I am visiting Honolulu from Japan and staying here -Repeat customer. -I'm an old customer and frequent visitor to the Islands! -Prior customer. Running low because I share your kona too much -Thank you! Posted July 19, 2010 -Internet search for Kona coffee.
Regular Customer
I want to send 1 lb of roasted kona coffee and 1 lb of the -We met you at your brothers' birthday party, and were lucky enough to take home your incredible party favor -regular customer -love the products! -Internet -Thanks for the peaberry notification - please keep me on the list! I need an extra pound of roasted regular -Your coffee is the greatest. I've tried many other Konas and none hold a candle to you.I have ordered from you -Wedding Present-I ordered a lot of coffee from you in college -From this thread on a technology website: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t2081805 -Cooking with Paula Deen magazine May 2007 issue -Someone on CoffeeGeek recommended you. I compared you to the other place recommended on the same blog - -A friend of ours from Wisconsin that has been your customer for awhile. They offered us a cup of coffee -ran out and didn't plan ahead. -google -We are within 2 weeks of finishing our 5 lb bag - it is pure heaven! -We are a repeat customer. Coffee is great, thanks. -I know Cea is away, but could you please rush this as I'm down to a 4 day supply. Thanks -Glocktalk.com -Mahalo!!! Roasting your beans is Great Posted May 27, 2010 -through a google search and I had seen a special on tv about kona coffee -Hi Cea! Long time I haven''t ordered - so sorry! I have missed reading all about your life - -Internet browsing -USENET-Another lovely year. I hope you all are getting along fine. -online search for best tasting kona coffees -Hi Cea, Hi Bob. we love your kona beans. Have a nice vacation! -previous order -Internet shopping -old customer -Surfin the net -I'm ordering these above my automatic order, for gifts. :) Everyone here loves your coffee, so it's the perfect -CoffeeGeek.com -Hope you enjoyed you trip to MD (born and raised there :-) -Kona Resident -Friend -SDHR club
-Thank you for the shipment. You & your Kona are the Best !!!! -Google search -BadgerBlade Forums...wet shaving forum with an active coffee sub forum -Happy returning customer, thanks!! -googled green kona coffee, -Previous Customer -Internet search for Kona coffee. Posted April 23, 2010 -web search -A coffee review forum. -Hope you folks are well! -I assume we will receive this order within 2 weeks - we leave for our northern home then. We have ordered from you before and like your green coffee beans very much (ed. note- sent the next day) -Was really impressed with your efforts and like to support small companies. -Coffeegeek forums -Repeat customer! Mahalo! -Best Kona EVER!! Thank you so much for taking the time and care to make great beans. I can actually taste the difference. -I found out about your coffee on a forum. If memory serves it was coffeegeek.com -Old customer. (First time via browsing on web and found you) -google search for Island Kona Beans. I remember Kona I had on the Island was nothing like what I can get on the mainland. If yours is what I hope it is, then you will have many orders from me and my friends. -Thanks for the wonderful coffee. Please use USPS Priority Mail for the shipment. Best Regards, -Hi Cea we are looking forward to Kona Coffee again it has been awhile we have ordered from you in the past and yes asap...Thanks very much so happy to see all the beautiful pictures and glad you are still selling this wonderful Kona Coffee hope to hear from you again.... -Google search -Thank you. Have a great vacation! Please ship usps. What ever cost less? -Google search lead to a user posting on coffeegeek.com -Mahalo, Cea! -alt.coffee -I got it today and I'm so happy! I just can't live without my Smithfarms Kona coffee anymore! I keep referring -From my dentist. -through a google search and I had seen a special on tv about kona coffee -Long time I haven''t ordered - so sorry! I have missed reading all about your life - you have so many wonderful pictures posted and I love to see them all! Glad to hear you and Bob are vacationing soon. Thank you for your love and care for the fruit of the earth and thereby your love for me too! I can hardly wait for my next smooth cup of coffee! Thank you thank you thank you!!! Have a wonderful time with your family. -Thank you for letting me know about the peaberry, Cea, i can't wait to try it. it's hard to imagine a coffee
more delicious than whatyou've already sent me! i've shared many cups with my north carolina friends here and we all love looking at the pictures on your website. -Got the coffee-thanks for your prompt shipment. Posted March 26, 2010
-Thank you both for the great coffee!! -I'm an old customer - last order Oct. 2009! -I like your web site! How they found you: For 19 years I have been ordering Kona from the same-Internet search -returning customer -I lost you once and it took me 2 hours to locate your website again!! I liked the family and pet scenes very much. -An Audubon publication -friends here in St. Louis area. We're now 1st time returning customers! -Thanks Cea Return customer -We honeymooned in Kailua-Kona for all of February 2010. I found you on the internet using keywords -Surfing the web -Google! -lawyer friends -web search -A coffee review forum. Posted February 20, 2010 -A friend of mine gave me a pound of your coffee for Christmas. I didn't know coffee could taste like this! -Returning customer -WEB SEARCH -Long time customer. -Found you on the internet -alt.binaries.food -coffeegeek.com -My cat told me about your site. :) -I googled best Kona coffee online-We got the coffee and my hubby and I would like to compliment you two- -Google...wanted an American Shade Grown product...... -AudioCircle -We now have about 12 inches of snow and they are predicting 8-10 more tomorrow. Want to trade? :) -I've ordered from you before love your coffee. -Repeat order From January 1st, 2010 -Net search. Glad I found you! -Mark Prince Coffeegeek podcast -hi we need real coffee. - from December 2009:) -longtime customer, crazy guy that drove up that road -)
Earlier Comments Dennis: Well, I have to say, i was doubtful. I have been buying Kona from small growers like you for a very long Until I tasted yours this morning. Its by far, the best Kona I ever tasted. I'm so used to the oily dark roasted I think one of the reasons all of the other medium roasts have been watery and tasteless is because the Caroline: Just wanted to say how much I enjoy my coffee, still share a little with my daughter, but hog Bob: We are in the dead of winter and enjoying the last few pots of your perfect coffee. We need earlier
...A little side
story. My brother and I have been drinking Kona and Kona blend coffees
for about 10 years,
.....I am down
to enough beans for 1 more 4 cup pot. After that is gone, I
go into withdrawal and depression. ....I am drinking
it as I am writing this to you. It
tastes sooo gooood!! Thank
you so much. I feel much ....Just a note about
your coffee; Your
coffee is absolutely the best! J.C. is a very good friend of
mine ....Thanks for the great service. I got the 5# of green beans on Monday. They're beautiful! ....C.K. ....The
other order is for my sister, Julie. You sent some at christmas
time, and she told me she is rationing Hello, I would like to place another
order for 2 pounds of delicious
kona coffee in the international ....this time
send a 10# bag of kona...please..or two 5# its been a wierd winter....50's
most of jan.. ....Thanks SO
much for sending the packages at Christmas. My Mom was SO surprised
to get mail ....Sipping my Kona
coffee and eating an English muffin covered with Lehua honey- what a delight! ....My boyfriend loves your coffee. That's why i wanted to send it to C. for V-day. K.M. .... Happy
new year! c.h.m
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