Ka'u Maragogipe | Giant Elephant Bean

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Ka' ū Giant Maragogipe

Ka‘ū Giant Maragogipe is one of the most distinctive coffees we release—rare, eagerly anticipated, and cherished by those who love expressive, floral, and fruit-forward Hawaiian coffees. Maragogipe (pronounced mah-rah-go-HEE-peh) is a natural mutation of Arabica Typica. Often called the “elephant bean” for its enormous size, it offers a cup profile known for elegance, aromatic lift, and nuanced complexity.

Though celebrated among coffee enthusiasts, Maragogipe is scarcely planted due to its very low yields and vulnerability to rust. In Hawai‘i, only a handful of small farms in Ka‘ū cultivate it, often as a curiosity or a passion project rather than a commercial crop. These trees produce only limited amounts each season, making every release of Ka‘ū Maragogipe naturally rare. We mill it in small batches and roast it to order to preserve its delicate aromatics and remarkable clarity.

Ka‘ū Giant Maragogipe is a coffee that invites slow savoring, a rare varietal, grown with care, and celebrated for the unique beauty it brings to the cup.