Kona Coffee: One Of The Best Cups Of Coffee Available
By Damen Choy: the Coffee Expert
Background of Kona Coffee


Kona coffee is grown on the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. Coffee was first brought to Hawaii by an American missionary in the form of coffee plant cuttings from Brazil. Originally grown on large plantations, today the coffee is grown on about 800 small Kona coffee farms. Kona coffee is one of the most expensive and rare coffees, since just 2 million pounds are distributed each year.

There are basically two types of Kona coffee beans. I'm partial to the smaller bean, known as the peaberry. There are many blends of Kona and Columbian or Brazilian coffee available, but I try to always buy 100% Kona coffee. I don't recommend buying a blend, since it may consist of as much as 90% cheaper coffee. Why pay a premium price for that?

Tips for brewing excellent Kona Coffee at home

When you invest in premium Kona coffee, it makes sense to make sure you brew it the best way.

Always buy whole beans and grind them yourself. Only grind the amount that you will use in the same day. I know just how much it takes to fill my coffee press, and that's all I grind.

This brings up the subject of how you brew your coffee. I use a coffee press rather than a coffee maker. A coffee press is a glass cylinder with a plunger attached to the top. You put coffee in the bottom of the press, add hot water and let it brew for at least 4 minutes, then push the plunger down to strain out the coffee grounds. Since my $30 coffee press makes a better cup of coffee than my $200 Capresso espresso machine, I wouldn't dream about using anything else.

If you're trying Kona coffee for the first time, start out with a half pound bag. If you find that you like it, you can then order larger quantities to save money. If you're really a coffee aficionado like me, buy enough coffee beans to last you a month. For me, freshness is the top priority.
Damen Choy, editor of Coffee Bean Direct Coffee-Bean-Direct.com provides timely information about the coffee market, as well as tips and ideas for coffee lovers and their friends. Visit bulk coffee to learn about the many benefits of buying coffee in bulk for yourself and your loved ones.