How do I choose Kona coffee?

You want pure Kona only. According to Hawaiian law, any blend labeled as a “Kona blend” must contain at least 10\% of certified Kona beans. Companies wanting to make a buck will, naturally, use the 10\% and not one bean more. 90\% of these blends will contain low quality dark roast and city roast crap.

Is Hawaiian Kona coffee good?

Whether you’re a coffee aficionado or just like a good cup of coffee in the morning, true Kona coffee is a must-try. Rare and uniquely delicious, it earns its title as one of the best coffees in the world.

Why Kona coffee is the best?

‘ The high elevation, rich volcanic soil, cloud coverage and perfect temperatures make Kona the ideal place to grow coffee that produces coffee as flawless as possible.

How do you know if Kona coffee is real?

So, how do you know you’re getting real Kona coffee? Only buy Kona coffee beans that come from the Island of Hawaii. Ensure that they are labeled as 100\% pure Kona coffee beans. If it says, “Kona Blend,” it’s not the real deal.

Which Hawaiian island has the best coffee?

Big Island
There’s a reason why Kona coffee tastes so good — and it’s not just because it’s grown in the United States. The region of Kona, on the southern shore of Hawaii’s Big Island, has the perfect climate, elevation, and geology for producing coffee.

Is Kona Coffee arabica or robusta?

Kona coffee is the market name for coffee (Coffea arabica) cultivated on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Only coffee from the Kona Districts can be described as “Kona”.

Is Kona coffee cheaper in Kona?

Kona coffee blends tend to be very inexpensive in comparison to the real 100\% Kona coffees because they are usually made of only about 10\% Kona coffee and 90\% cheap coffee. And to make it even more exclusive it’s not just from the island of Kona but from the small 30 square mile belt known as the Kona Coffee Belt.

Is Kona Coffee overrated?

While Kona beans, traditionally have been considered premium coffee beans, they are somewhat overrated, and let’s be frank; extremely overpriced. Since a lot of the coffee is produced on the slopes of the Hualalai and Mauna Loa volcanoes, it has the added benefit of rich, volcanic soil that is packed full of minerals.

Why is Kona so expensive?

The main reason as to why it is expensive is the cost of labor. Kona coffee is handpicked by our farmers pretty much all year. It costs 3 cents per pound to mechanically pick, in Kona it cost 75-85 cents per pound of handpicked coffee. Another reason is the availability of Kona coffee.

Is there a Kona coffee shortage?

Kona is in short supply and the primary reason is due to the Coffee Berry Borer, a sesame seed-sized insect that has devastated this year’s crop. On top of that, some of the big players have bought up significant amounts of the crop (think Starbucks, and we recently have heard that Nestle contracted for large amounts).

Is Ka’u coffee better than Kona?

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.