Kaukau Coffee

Hawaiian coffee for purchase and local delivery. Aloha brewing in New York City.

09/03/2026

Hauʻoli lā hānau e Queen Liliʻuokalani. Today we celebrate the birth of Hawaiʻi’s first queen regnant and last sovereign monarch, born Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha on September 2, 1838

08/01/2026

Today marks Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, or Sovereignty Restoration Day, marks a pivotal moment in Hawaiian history when the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom was restored.

This celebration became one of the first national holidays of the Hawaiian Kingdom, alongside Lā Kūʻokoʻa (Hawaiian Independence Day), honoring the resilience, identity, and enduring spirit of the Hawaiian people.

It also feels like a fitting time to honor Haunani-Kay Trask, whose voice helped ignite and shape the modern Hawaiian sovereignty movement.

A Native Hawaiian activist, educator, poet, author, and professor emerita at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, she inspired generations to reclaim Hawaiian history, culture, and self-determination.

To many, she was a controversial figure. To me, she was something else entirely a woman of immense mana, a powerful “Aunty” whose wisdom, courage, and unwavering commitment left a lasting mark. She passed five years ago this month, but her presence is still deeply felt in the ongoing pursuit of Hawaiian independence and justice.

Haunani-Kay Trask shirt in bio.

Aloha,
🤙🏼
K

07/04/2026

Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask, 10/03/1949 - 7/03/2021

07/02/2026

Aloha all! #

Hope your June was filled with good times. So much events and celebrations in NYC. Crossing the Puerto Rican Day Parade 🇵🇷 to get to the Halawai picnic had my cultures crossing and then Pride 🌈 & then there’s the Knicks 🧡💙

Finally, catching our breath. Looking forward to July events! This heatwave is no joke so stay hydrated and good luck with your World Cup teams.

Here’s a final goodbye mochi photo from June flavors!

A hui hou June! Here’s to more flavors in July and more meets.

Alohaaaa,
🤙🏼
K

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05/30/2026

Saturdayyyyy!!!!! Hawaiian May Day in Queeeenssss!!!
Shout out to the kanakaz in NYC. Come see Hawai’i take to the streets !! Hula in front of 3pm and after and coffee and musubi, mochi all dayyyu🤙🏽 Saturday May 30th, Astoria NYC

05/24/2026

We’re beyond excited to announce the 4th Annual Queens Hawaiian May Day 🌺

Honestly… it’s wild that this is already Year 4! Whhhaaat?

What started as Kau Kau Coffee’s small mission to share a piece of Hawaiian culture with NYC through a cup of coffee, a piece of mochi, and 🌺aloha spirit has grown into a full community street festival in the heart of Astoria, Queens.

In Hawai‘i, May Day is a celebration of culture, community, and aloha through lei, food, music, hula, and togetherness. Over the years, we’ve created our own NYC version of that celebration right here in Queens bringing people together through culture, creativity, and community.

This event would not be possible without our amazing collaborators:
🌴 for opening the streets and creating space for community
🌴 for continuing to uplift and represent creative AAPI & Hawaiian culture in NYC

And a very special mahalo to our first sponsors:
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🌺

Thank you for helping make Year 4 extra special.

Come celebrate with us good food, local vendors, music, aloha, and community all day long 🌺

Queens 4th Annual Hawaiian May Day
🌞 Saturday, May 30th

⏱1pm-6pm

🌇 Astoria, Queens NY 31st Ave. between 33rd street - 34th street

hula by: 🌺 and

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05/02/2026

Aloha Friday 🤙🏼🌺 Happy Lei Day! Keala is brewing something different on Saturday instead of Hawaiian coffee it’s Hawaiian music.

Kau Kau isn’t just coffee it’s culture and as part of

Mini Lei Day
Brooklyn Museum
Saturday
May 2nd
5pm - 7pm

with hula performance by

Tickets might be gone but dm in case can find extra.

Mahalo nui,
🤙🏼K

04/30/2026

Working on Hawaiian music and the connections it comes with across the pacific to celebrate Hawaiian culture in May. Stay tuned

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Brooklyn, NY
11238

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