There are minimum wage laws in the US, and since coffee is rather labor intensive, the costs go up. The price for green (raw) kona coffee is around $20-25/lb , whereas other regions, such as Central America or Africa is $6-$9/lb for the same (or better) quality. What makes Kona coffee so expensive? The main … Read more
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
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
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
kona coffee refers to coffee that has been grown in the kona region of the island of Hawaii – commonly referred to as the “Big Island”. With a rich history of generational farming and unique volcanic terrain, Kona is one of the most prized varieties of coffee grown in the USA. What kind of coffee … Read more
Raymond Suiter has made kona coffee – bringing out its best; getting it to the people – his life’s work. A native of Seattle, he brought his innate love of coffee to Hawaii over 30 years ago, where he was driven to start his first coffee company out of a small kiosk, just him and … Read more