About Kona Coffee

On the big Island of Hawaii, along the slopes of Mount Hualalai and Mauna Loa, you will find Kona Coffee growing.  These slopes are found in the North and South Kona District of the Big Island of Hawaii. Bright sunny mornings, humid rainy afternoons combined with mild nights are what create the perfect coffee growing conditions in the Kona District of Hawaii. Only coffee grown in this district can legally be called “Kona”.

During February and March when you look up the sides of Mount Hualala and Mauna Loa, you will see what appears to be snow. This is known as “Kona Snow”, which are small white flowers that cover the trees. April brings the first sight of green berries and by late August the berries develope into a beautiful  cherry red color or  “cherry”. This is the start of Harvest which will last thru January. All berries are hand picked and each tree will be picked more than once during this time. An average tree will yield 20 to 30 pounds. It is this process that has given “Kona” coffee the reputation as one of the most sought after coffees in the world.