All destinations
19.5°N 155.9°W · 150–900 maslGrown in Kona district, Hawai'i Island

Kona coffee

Grown on the slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa, Kona is one of the few coffees grown in the United States. Watch the label: under Hawaii law a "Kona blend" needs only 10% Kona coffee, so look for "100% Kona".

From the expedition filesFor 37 years Kona's schools closed in autumn so children could pick coffee.Lost art: Coffee VacationRead the Hawaii (Kona) file, with every source →
Region
Kona district, Hawai'i Island
Altitude
150–900 masl
Varieties
Kona Typica
Process
Washed
Harvest calendar
JFMAMJJASOND
In the cup
Brown sugarMilk chocolateMacadamiaGentle fruit
Acidity
Body
Sweetness
Fruit
Chocolate
Next stops on the flavor map

Liked Hawaii (Kona)? Try these next