The Coffee Cup

Origins of Kona coffee Kona coffee from Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island. Coffee was first brought to Hawaii of an American missionary in the form of coffee plant cuttings from Brazil. Originally cultivated on large plantations, today coffee is grown on about 800 small Kona coffee farms. Kona coffee is one of the most expensive and rare coffee, as only 2 million pounds distributed annually. There are basically two types of Kona coffee beans. I am partial to the smaller beans, the so-called peaberry. There are many blends of Kona and Colombian and Brazilian coffee available, but I try to always buy 100% Kona coffee. I do not recommend buying a mix, since it can consist of as much as 90% cheaper coffee. Why pay more for it? How to brew the best Kona coffee When you invest in premium Kona coffee, it makes sense to ensure you brew the best. Always buy whole beans and grind them yourself. Only grind the amount you will use on the same day. Learn how much fits into your coffee press or coffee, and just grind the amount at once. This leads me to the coffee maker. I use a coffee press, rather than a coffee maker. A coffee press is a glass cylinder with a piston connected to the top. You put the coffee in the bottom of the press, add hot water and let the bridge in less than four minutes, then press the plunger down to stretch the coffee grounds. My coffee press makes a better cup of coffee than my $ 200 Capresso espresso machine. I would never use anything other than my $ 30 coffee press for brewing Kona coffee. When you test if you like Kona coffee, buy a small quantity first. If you find you like it then you can order larger quantities to save money. If you really want a coffee aficionado like me, buy enough coffee to last you a month. For me, the freshness of the highest priority.