# Tropical Coffee Houses This Artisanal Coffee Company Features a Unique Taste and Lush Location By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-coffee References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/food-drink/daylight-mind-coffee-company.php) & [daylightmind](http://daylightmind.com/) Daylight Mind Coffee Company is an [artisanal coffee company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacha-coffee) located in Kona, Hawaii. The coffee house (which doubles and triples as [restaurant/bakery and roaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-coffee)) is located a stone's throw away from the water, meaning that instead of hovering over hipsters addicted to free Wi-Fi hoping for a seat, guests can enjoy their cup of java on the beach. I can't imagine anything better than the taste of that sweet, sweet nectar hitting my tongue as the waves lap at my feet. In terms of taste, the coffee offers a full-bodied flavor that's a delightful blend of sweetness, smokiness and earthy undertones. Chief Science Officer (and co-founder) of the Daylight Mind Coffee Company Shawn Steiman spent eight-and-a-half of his 13 years in Hawaii perfecting the [coffee roasting process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-teddy-coffee). Needless to say, the man knows how to make a cup of coffee! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Waterfront Coffee Shops:** Opportunity for coffee shops to offer a unique location experience with waterfront views. - **Artisanal Coffee Roasting:** Opportunity for businesses to focus on the art of coffee roasting to create unique and full-bodied flavors. - **Combined Food and Beverage Experiences:** Opportunity for businesses to combine restaurants, bakeries, and roasters for a multi-faceted experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can offer unique location experiences and focus on the art of coffee roasting to stand out in a competitive market. - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can expand their offerings to include artisanal coffee and baked goods to enhance the dining experience. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Food and beverage retail businesses can add coffee roasting and brewing equipment to provide a more diverse product offering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spirit-Infused Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-coffee-brand.md) - [Hawaii-Inspired Artisanal Bonbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-bonbons.md) - [Lavender-Infused Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-bloom-latte.md) - [Toasted Macadamia Nut Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonfire-lava-latte.md) - [Multi-Continent Coffee Bean Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-bean-blend.md) - [Holiday-Themed Ube Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wanderlust-menu.md) - [Artesian Gourmet Cookie Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshly-baked-gourmet-cookies.md) - [Coconut Caramel Coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-caramel-coffee.md) - [Ice Cream Dessert Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-ass-coffee-of-hawaii.md)