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Freshly Grown, Freshly Roasted: Honolulu Coffee’s Kona Coffee Farm
Understanding the process from our Kona coffee farm can help you understand the care high-quality standards we instill in our processing so that you may enjoy our 100% Kona coffee direct from our farm to your cup.
The History Of Kona Coffee Beans in Hawai‘i
Kona coffee beans are a world delicacy. But did you know that coffee isn’t native to Hawaii? Learn how this plant made its way to Hawaii and where it's grown.
Cold Brew Iced Coffee
Cold Brew Iced Coffee is brewed using a special brewing technique which involves brewing the coffee over an extended period of time while using cold water. The freshly ground coffee steeps in cold water for a period between 12-16 hours.Once the coffee reaches the optimal extraction level, the coffee is simply filtered and ready to serve. Since cold water is used in the brewing process, the coffee is approximately 67% less acidic than coffee brewed by conventional hot water-brewing methods, because of this the apparent bitterness of the coffee is also toned down.The result is a is smooth and highly...
Why Not All Hawaiian Coffee Is The Same
Some people wonder how Hawaiian coffee can vary so widely from one product or brand to the next. Even the most casual of coffee drinkers understands that different geographic regions produce different inherent flavors in the coffee beans and, hence, different coffees. But how can Hawaiian coffee vary so widely from brand to brand or even within a brand if it’s all grown in the same state? Factors That Influence Hawaiian Coffee The biggest reason Hawaiian coffee differs so much is because there are different growing conditions on each of the islands. So, while, yes, technically, it is all grown in Hawaii,...