When most coffee drinkers think of 100% Hawaiian coffee, they think of kona coffee first. However, Kona is not a variety of coffee but rather a growing region on the western coast of the big island Is Hawaiian coffee the same as Kona coffee? When most coffee drinkers think of 100% Hawaiian coffee, they think … Read more
hawaiian coffee is recognized by coffee lovers for excellent quality and superb flavor. However, while coffee from Kona is a well-known specialty coffee, it’s not actually a variety of coffee but a growing region Is all Hawaiian coffee kona coffee? While Kona coffee gets all the attention with its unique and delicious flavor , there … Read more
100% pure kona coffee is a rare commodity exclusively grown in north and south kona The high elevation, constant cloud coverage and rich volcanic soil from hualalai volcano in the upland slopes of Kona create an ideal environment for harvesting this unique hawaiian coffee bean. How many Kona coffee plantations are there? There are now … Read more
With a 2022 approximate allocation of 215 kg (474 LBS), Black Ivory Coffee Black Ivory Coffee Black Ivory Coffee is a brand of coffee produced by the black ivory coffee company ltd in northern Thailand from arabica coffee beans consumed by elephants and collected from their waste The taste of Black Ivory coffee is influenced … Read more
Beware of labeling which reads “kona roast” or “Kona Style.” These terms suggest blends. Labeling laws only require the percent of kona coffee be listed, not other beans. Authentic Kona coffee bears the label, “100% Kona Coffee” on the packaging What is real Kona coffee? Kona coffee is simply Arabica coffee that is grown, harvested … Read more
Be Sure it is 100% Kona Like single origin wines, the name kona coffee should only apply to coffee beans grown in a specific area of Hawaii. Only grown on the west slopes of Hualalai and mauna loa mountains. Only in the districts of North and South Kona, on the big island of Hawaii. Where … Read more
Despite kona coffee‘s popularity and high demand, it may surprise you to learn that this coffee, or any coffee, isn’t originally native to Hawaii ! Is Kona coffee from Hawaii? 100% Kona Coffee beans from Hawaii’s kona coast Our Hawaiian Kona Coffee is selected from the best of the Kona Coffee harvests. These big, flavorful … Read more
Also known as the civet or ‘crap coffee‘, Kopi Luwak coffee beans are collected from the droppings of the local cat-like forest animal called luwak which eats ripe coffee cherries. The resulting product sells at up to $600 per kilogram. Why is Kopi Luwak coffee so expensive? Kopi Luwak coffee is expensive because of a … Read more
Kauai Kauai was home to Hawaii’s first commercial coffee growing operation, long before Kona stole the spotlight, and is still home to its single largest coffee farm. Notably, it’s the only coffee region of Hawaii that is still unscathed by the coffee borer beetle. Can coffee be grown in Hawaii? Coffee has been grown commercially … Read more
It’s considerably smoother than Kona and often has a nutty and floral flavor profile. When drinking Ka’u expect hints of citrus, brown sugar, almonds, cherry, strawberries, vanilla, butter, and spice. Unlike kona coffee, which can be enjoyed at any temperature, Ka’u is best enjoyed hot. Is Ka U coffee Kona coffee? Kona and Ka’u coffee … Read more