News — Kona Coffee

We are delighted to be one of the 10 Best Cities for Coffee in America!   'Don’t let the laid-back nature of Hawaiian culture fool you: Hawaiians are serious about their coffee. Honolulu has the third-highest number of coffee shops per capita of any city in the United States, according to a 2014 WalletHub survey, and it’s also the capital of the only state in the country that grows its own beans commercially.Kona coffee, from Hawaii's Big Island, is cultivated in porous, mineral-rich soil, courtesy of the island’s volcanoes and hot sun, and it has a unique flavor as a...

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...

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,...

Here's the 6th Kona Coffee farm report from our Licensed Q Grader and resident farmer extraordinaire, Paul Massard.