Pure Kona Coffee

The elevation ranges from 500 to 3000 feet. It is situated between two volcanoes, Hualalai and Manua Loa. This area is approximately one mile wide by thirty miles long. It is grown on the dark volcanic lava rock slopes of Kona which is located on the west side of the Big Island. Pure Kona Coffee is gourmet coffee grown only on the Island of Hawaii.

The sunny mornings, cloud-covered rainy afternoons and mild nights create an ideal growing condition for the best Kona coffee. Special care is taken throughout the process of creating the Kona coffee bean. The unique island microclimate distinguishes pure Kona coffee from all others.

This allows the Kona coffee bean to mature slowly and flourish. The trees thrive in the fertile volcanic soil and natural shade provided by the mango and macadamia nut trees.

Roasting is referred to as an "art form" by many in the trade. A good roasting process can make a big difference in taste. It is sun dried and then roasted depending on desired results. Kona coffee is hand picked, pulped, dried and hulled then sorted by size and shape.

Just after roasting the oxidation process begins and coffee is at its freshest. Flavored coffee is usually sprayed immediately after roasting for the best absorption of flavor. Medium roasts include Vienna. Dark roasts are typically French Roast, Italian, or Expresso.

Kona coffee is grown and processed with attention to every detail creating an end result of extraordinary coffee, delicate yet rich in flavor and aroma. This quality has made pure Kona coffee one of the most highly famous and valued coffees in the world.

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