Bolton family
Mahalo to all of the people who work on the farm, at the mill, roastery, café, and administrative office to purvey the best of 100% Kona coffee. Kona Coffee & Tea is family-owned-and-operated by the Bolton family in Kona, Hawai’i.
How much do coffee pickers make in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, we pay coffee pickers between $. 80 and $. 90 per pound of ripe cherry picked, which means that between $5.60 and $6.30 of the cost of every pound of our roasted coffee is money we paid directly to the pickers.
How much money does Hawaii make from coffee?
Although Hawaii accounts for less than 1% of the global coffee production, the crop is a $50 million industry for the state.
What is 10% Hawaiian coffee?
10% Kona Blend Coffee In Hawaii, Kona Blends must contain at least 10% Kona Coffee. Outside of Hawaii, that is not the case. So that Kona Blend in your local store might be only 1% Kona Coffee. Our Kona Coffee blends contain 10% Pure Kona Coffee blended with deliciously compatible International coffees.
Is Kona coffee strong?
Kona is considered a mild and highly aromatic coffee. We roast our beans to a medium-dark, not burnt- also known as “just before 2nd crack”.
Why is Kona coffee so special?
Genuine Kona Coffee is highly prized throughout the world for its full bodied flavor and pleasing aroma. Coffee trees thrive on the cool slopes of the Hualalai and Mauna Loa Mountains in rich volcanic soil and afternoon cloud cover. Before being graded, Kona coffee is hand picked, pulped, dried and hulled.
Does Starbucks sell Kona coffee?
Does Starbucks Sell Kona Coffee? Yes, Starbucks does sell Kona Coffee.
How many acres do you need for a coffee farm?
Plantations are usually established in cleared forestland. The young shrubs are planted in rows spaced so that the density varies between 500 and 750 plants per acre (1,200 and 1,800 plants per hectare).
Where is coffee grown in Hawaii?
100% pure Kona coffee is a rare commodity exclusively grown in north and south Kona. The high elevation, constant cloud coverage and rich volcanic soil from Hualalai Volcano in the upland slopes of Kona create an ideal environment for harvesting this unique Hawaiian coffee bean.
Does Hawaii grow coffee?
Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. Coffee is also grown commercially on other islands, mostly Maui and Kauai. Hawaiian-grown coffee is highly prized for its mild smoothness, with a complexity that varies from farm to farm, roast to roast.
Where can I buy 100% Kona coffee?
As a local family owned and operated business, you can trust you’re getting real Kona. If you have any questions about purchasing 100% Kona Coffee email us or call for more information.
Where do you get your coffee in 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 Kona Coffee beans are expertly roasted to produce a consistent and truly gourmet coffee when brewed. Please note that due to scarcity, 100% Kona Coffee is excluded from discount offers.
Are there any peaberry beans in Kona coffee?
Peaberry beans are rare representing approximately 3% to 7% of the total crop yield. All our coffees are 100% pure Kona beans. We do not sell the thinner Kona blends (which may be as little as 10% Kona beans). Blended coffee comes in disguise, so be careful! KonaCoffee.com gives you 100% pure Kona, 100% of the time.
