Henry Nicholas Greenwell

Henry Nicholas Greenwell
man in 19th century suit
Circa 1867
Born(1826-01-09)9 January 1826
Lanchester, County Durham, England
Died18 May 1891(1891-05-18) (aged 65)
Kealakekua, Hawaii
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)Merchant, Rancher
Known forKona coffee
SpouseElizabeth Caroline Hall
Children10

Henry Nicholas Greenwell (9 January 1826 – 18 May 1891) was an English merchant credited with establishing Kona coffee as an internationally known brand.[1] His family became major land-holders in the Kona District of the island of Hawaiʻi. The Greenwell Store is now a museum and historical center.

  1. ^ Gerald Kinro (June 2003). A cup of aloha: the Kona coffee epic. University of Hawaii Press. p. 14. ISBN 978-0-8248-2678-9.