This press release from Representative Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP) was published on 2026-08-03 and titled "Rota Blue Coffee Brews New Opportunities with UCC Japan".
Rota Blue Coffee Brews New Opportunities with UCC Japan Rota Blue Coffee Brews New Opportunities with UCC Japan Rota's coffee story is gaining international attention . Coffee was first cultivated on Rota during the Japanese administration of the Northern Marianas in the early 20th century, when the island was home to a thriving plantation. Decades after World War II, surviving coffee trees discovered on the slopes of Mt. Sabana sparked an effort to revive this forgotten chapter of Rota's history and transform it into a new opportunity for the future. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:17 August 3, 2026