About
Nestled on the 2nd floor of Ward Center, within the BoxJelly Coworking Studio, Try Coffee presents a truly unique journey for Honolulu's coffee aficionados. What started as a founder's passion project to re-engage with coffee roasting has blossomed into a mission: to enrich Hawaiʻi's specialty coffee landscape by introducing exceptional coffees from leading global markets. Their distinct approach involves featuring a new international roaster every month, offering a constantly fresh tasting experience and an archive of past selections for curious palates. The dedication to sourcing remarkable coffees is impressive. Try Coffee has showcased over 250 different coffees from more than a dozen countries, including highly coveted Cup of Excellence auction winners and beans used in prestigious world coffee competitions. They carefully select offerings from globally acclaimed roasters like SEY COFFEE and Manhattan Coffee Roasters, chosen to highlight the nuanced flavors unique to each coffee's origin and processing. While their focus isn't on locally grown Hawaiian beans, their special role is curating a world-class coffee tour for the local community and visitors, aiming to elevate the appreciation for diverse, high-quality brews. This commitment means visitors can always discover something new, whether it's a rare varietal, an innovative preparation, or simply a chance to try offerings described as "the good, the weird, the fanciful, and the life changing." For those looking to expand their palate and experience a global spectrum of specialty coffee without leaving Honolulu, Try Coffee provides an insightful and ever-evolving exploration.