2019 Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe Contest - new entry deadline

Ka‘ū Coffee Brigadeiros by Gwen Edwards.
Photo by Rachael Sauerman

The Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe Contest, hosted by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, rewards creative cooks for their original recipes containing 100% Ka‘ū Coffee. The event is open free to the public on Sunday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, 96-2694 Wood Valley Rd, Pāhala, HI 96777.

Winning recipes since Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe Contest (previously Triple C Recipe Contest and Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe and Taste of Ka‘ū Contest) launched in 2009, include Strawberry Mocha Trifle by Crystal McIntosh, Macadamia Crusted Seared Ahi with Ka‘ū Coffee Burre Blanc, Steamed Coconut Rice & Steamed Carrots Glazed with Ka‘ū Coffee by Deanna Delmar, Panna Cotta con Ka‘ū Cafe by Michael Soto, Ka‘ū Coffee Brigadeiros by Gwen Edwards, Ka‘ū Bull Crackers by Lisa Dacalio, Ka‘ū Coffee Cookie Delights by Masako Sakata, and Ka‘ū Coffee Flavored Wanton by Sally Louis, plus many others.

Ka‘ū Coffee Flavored Wanton by Sally Louis.
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Photo

The three categories in Adult and Student divisions are Pupu (appetizers), Entrees and Desserts. Applications will be accepted through April 27. See kaucoffeefestival.com/recipecontest. The top three winners in each division-category will receive cash prizes.

Come support the contestants as you enjoy free live entertainment, meet Miss Ka‘ū Coffee, tour the Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and farms, and indulge yourself in free coffee and recipe tasting.

For more information call Ka‘ū Coffee Mill at 808-928-0550 or email sales@kaucoffeemill.com.

See our schedule of events for more fun-filled Ka‘ū Coffee Festival activities. For photos and information about previous events see our website, kaucoffeefestival.com, and our Flickr account. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.