Thursday, May 20, 2010

What Makes a Kona Coffee Unique?

Kona Coffee from HawaiiIf you’ve heard the buzz about Kona coffee but aren’t sure what makes this coffee so unique and special, the answer is simple! Kona coffee is exclusively grown in a small area of the Big Island of Hawaii (In fact, the Hawaiians call this coffee “Kope”) that is rich in minerals from volcanic ash and has perfect weather for coffee bean cultivation. That combination makes Kona coffee have a unique flavor that can’t be replicated by other types of coffee. 


Geography
The area of the Big Island where Kona is grown is only forty square miles and produces only two million pounds of pure Kona a year, making Kona one of the rarest types of coffee available. The weather of the area features sunny mornings, clouds or light rain in the afternoon and mild nights. This means that the Kona beans get proper sunlight, proper moisture and are never exposed to harsh elements. Because the area of land in the Kona district is at the base of two volcanoes, the soil is porous and rich in minerals for ideal growth.


What is a Kona blend? 
Because Kona is so rare and often so expensive, many coffee retailers (including iCoffeeGourmet) offer 
Kona blends as well. These coffees combine a pure Kona with a Columbian or Brazilian coffee to make them more affordable while also giving consumers a Kona taste. Typically, these blends will be about 10% Kona beans. 


iCoffeeGourmet Kona Products
iCoffeeGourmet features three different Kona products for your pleasure. 

If you’d like to experiment with a 
Kona blend, we’ve got one! There’s also a Kona Greenwells that combines the flavor of Hawaiian macadamia nuts with it. Finally, Kona Fancy is our premium Kona coffee. 

If you’ve ever been to Hawaii and had a cup of Kona while watching the sun rise over the ocean, then these coffees will take you right back there. If you’ve never been, then trying a Kona coffee is a great way to replicate the vacation you’re dying to take! Either way, hang ten and enjoy some of Hawaii’s best. 



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