coffee flowers are related to gardenias

Our Lovable Roaster:)

built by ASHE Industries, LLC * San Diego and Kailua Kona

ashellc.com

(More info below the last photo)

Our Estate Coffee Roaster

Bob really loves it!

More Information from the maker:

Designed especially for the Estate coffee farm or small processor, the 10 lb capacity roaster produces a uniform roast from light through to dark continental in times from 10 to 12 minutes per full load.

This proven design is in daily use.
The separate cooling hopper allows for continuous roasting - roast one batch while the previous one cools.
Adjustable airflow allows the operator to vary the conditions for any size bean or desired roast color.

See the tall stately older trees and the younger ones in the front of them?

We were really impressed with the coconut clump , because you just don't get to see this scene anymore.  Coconut-falling-on-head liability issue so our Department of Land and Natural Resources makes sure there are no coconuts in our coconut trees and they also quickly eliminate any drooping coconut leaves. The coconut trees then look surprisedunnatural. Sorry for the rant but now you know my reasoning for enjoying the natural look.