Kona Coffee Beans

Like little bits of Hawaiian heaven, Kona coffees are among the best coffee beans around. Known for their smooth, rich flavor and distinct aroma, these beans hail from the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South of the Kona coffee belt. These beans enjoy some of the best coffee growing conditions on the planet, giving you some of the best coffee in the world.

Interested to learn more? Then, read on as Mystic Monk Coffee profiles the exceptional aspects that makeKona coffee beans. We go over their origins, flavors, and the singular qualities that help them stand out from the rest.

Kona Coffee & Its Origins

Kona coffee's origins are traced to a 19th-century Protestant  Missionary named Samuel Ruggles, who introduced the plant to the region. It was then developed into a valuable crop and would earn its reputation as an exquisite coffee decades later.

A few peaks and dips also occurred, particularly at the turn of the century when the world coffee market crashed. This led to many workers from the Philippines and Japan earning parcels of land in Kona. Today, their families remain among many in the Kona district to continue their traditional methods of coffee farming.

Kona is mainly from the Typica variety of Arabica coffee beans, with some farms producing Blue Mountain varieties as well. In general, Kona is considered one of the best specialty coffee beans in the world.

This is because the Kona region enjoys excellent altitudes, between 500 and 3200 feet above sea level. It also contains a decent amount of yearly rainfall, slightly acidic yet well-draining volcanic soil, and warm days and mild nights.

Simply put, the area provides some of the most optimal coffee growing conditions on the planet, which explains why Kona coffee is the finest coffee grown in the world.

The Flavor Profile of Kona Coffee

Enjoying a cup of Kona coffee almost gives you a place in a private coffee club, where those who've enjoyed it bask in its singularly exceptional flavors. In terms of its taste, it has a spicy yet buttery flavor with winey undertones and hints of cocoa and caramel. Pure Kona Hawaiian coffee also offers a clean sip, mild, well-balanced body, and bright yet smooth acidity.

Pure, 100% Kona Coffee will brew an exceptional cup of coffee. To get the best possible beans for yourself, get them from a single estate or farm. Otherwise, you may get a bag of whole beans that are pooled together from farms across the Kona district, which can generally be lower in quality.

HowKona Coffee Beans Are So Unique

What makes Kona coffee so different from all the others around the world? Besides its amazing taste that shouts a welcoming "Aloha!" to your taste buds, here are a few waysKona coffee beans stand out:

• The Kona region's mountainous terrain ensures that the beans are hand-picked by farmers. With great care, Kona farmers select the ripest and highest-quality cherries, ensuring that the beans that reach the market are of the highest quality.
• Kona beans are divided into two categories: Type I and Type II. Type I beans are the average, consisting of two half-beans in one coffee cherry. Type II beans are known as "peaberries," containing only one bean per cherry. Kona peaberry coffee beans are a rarer variety and offer their own brewing experience, with a smoother consistency and rich aroma.
• Kona coffee beans are so well-recognized for their sweet flavors and excellent brew that several companies have created blends of around 10% Kona and 90% cheaper beans, labeling them as "Kona coffee." This led to a class action lawsuit by Kona coffee farmers against the companies responsible, resulting in a hefty settlement. Still, if you're looking for genuine 100% Kona coffee, do your research and find the appropriately labeled brands.

Mystic Monk Coffee: A Blessing to All Coffee Lovers

Kona coffee is a one-of-a-kind coffee that everyone deserves to drink at least once. Enjoy the crisp, balanced, refreshing brew that makes you feel like you've visited Hawaii itself.

For even more top-quality coffee beans, shop at Mystic Monk Coffee. We offer a wide selection of delicious coffee blends and flavors, as well as fresh light, medium, and dark roast coffees, all crafted by artisan Carmelite monks.