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Estate Kona Coffee

Kona Premium Estate Roast 1Lb Bag $37 Please note that this product comes directly from the roaster to ensure the freshest coffee beans and are shipped every Monday and Friday. Orders can take up to 4-5 days to ship. Estate Roast: The full flavor of the harvest is captured in this 100% Kona roast, consisting of our four highest Kona grades. The Kona beans in our Estate Roast are carefully hand-picked at the absolute peak of ripeness and quality, for an outstanding coffee with a full bodied and mellow taste. The Es

Kona Premium Estate Roast 5Lb Bag $132 Please note that this product comes directly from the roaster to ensure the freshest coffee beans and are shipped every Monday and Friday. Orders can take up to 4-5 days to ship. Estate Roast: The full flavor of the harvest is captured in this 100% Kona roast, consisting of our four highest Kona grades. The Kona beans in our Estate Roast are carefully hand-picked at the absolute peak of ripeness and quality, for an outstanding coffee with a full bodied and mellow taste. The Es

Aloha Island Bronze 100% Estate Kona Coffee Pods – 12ct Box $37.95 This is the newest edition to the Exclusive Boutique Kona Selection. This brew in our Kona Magnum Opus series we have called bronze. The exciting coffee is smooth yet robust. We’ve received rave reviews about Bronze and are certain you will love it.

Kona Coffee and Chocolate Covered Peaberry Beans Great Valentine’s Day Gift $23.65 One pound of our Estate Select coffee and a 2oz bag of Espresso Roasted Kona Peaberry coffee beans, smothered in Dark Chocolate from the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory, The chocolate is grown, processed and manufactured right here in Kona. They are Awesome.

Kona Premium Coffee Private Reserve Roast 1Lb Bag $45 Please note that this product comes directly from the roaster to ensure the freshest coffee beans and are shipped every Monday and Friday. Orders can take up to 4-5 days to ship. Private Reserve Roast: A delicate blend of two special Kona Premium coffee grades; Kona Extra Fancy, the highest coffee grade, and Peaberry, the most prized grade for taste. These high grade coffees are combined for a very rich and thoroughly unforgettable gourmet Kona Coffee flavor. Like our Estate

Kona Premium Coffee Private Reserve Roast 5Lb Bag $149 Please note that this product comes directly from the roaster to ensure the freshest coffee beans and are shipped every Monday and Friday. Orders can take up to 4-5 days to ship. Private Reserve Roast: A delicate blend of two special Kona Premium coffee grades; Kona Extra Fancy, the highest coffee grade, and Peaberry, the most prized grade for taste. These high grade coffees are combined for a very rich and thoroughly unforgettable gourmet Kona Coffee flavor. Like our Estate

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate French Vanilla Kona Coffee Pods – 12ct Box $29.95 French Vanilla coffee is one of the most popular flavored coffee around and we’d put our cup up against any other’s. This medium roast has the perfect amount of French Vanilla flavor. The Kona coffee from the tropical Hawaiian Islands compliments the French Vanilla perfectly.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate French Vanilla Kona Coffee Pods – 18ct Box $37.95 French Vanilla coffee is one of the most popular flavored coffee around and we’d put our cup up against any other’s. This medium roast has the perfect amount of French Vanilla flavor. The Kona coffee from the tropical Hawaiian Islands compliments the French Vanilla perfectly.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate French Vanilla Kona Coffee Pods – 24ct Box $44.95 French Vanilla coffee is one of the most popular flavored coffee around and we’d put our cup up against any other’s. This medium roast has the perfect amount of French Vanilla flavor. The Kona coffee from the tropical Hawaiian Islands compliments the French Vanilla perfectly.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate French Vanilla Kona Coffee Pods – 36ct Box $72.95 French Vanilla coffee is one of the most popular flavored coffee around and we’d put our cup up against any other’s. This medium roast has the perfect amount of French Vanilla flavor. The Kona coffee from the tropical Hawaiian Islands compliments the French Vanilla perfectly.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate French Vanilla Kona Coffee Pods – 48ct Box $81.95 French Vanilla coffee is one of the most popular flavored coffee around and we’d put our cup up against any other’s. This medium roast has the perfect amount of French Vanilla flavor. The Kona coffee from the tropical Hawaiian Islands compliments the French Vanilla perfectly.

Aloha Island Estate Blend Kona (Medium Roast) Pods – 24ct box $31.95 A box of 24 of our Kona-Hawaiian Blend Coffee KONA-PODS. Individually wrapped and sealed for freshness. All work beautifully in your one-cup pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Estate Blend Kona (Medium Roast) Pods – 12ct box $22.95 A box of 12 of our fabulous KONA-PODS in a perfectly balanced, handpicked roast. Aloha Island Coffee’s 100% Estate Blend Kona Coffee Pods arrives straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. It is produces a full-bodied, medium roast, smooth cup of coffee. Individually wrapped and sealed for freshness, this coffee works beautifully in your one-cup pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Estate Blend Kona (Medium Roast) Pods – 18ct box $26.95 A box of 18 of our fabulous KONA-PODS in a perfectly balanced, handpicked roast. Aloha Island Coffee’s 100% Estate Blend Kona Coffee Pods arrives straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. It is produces a full-bodied, medium roast, smooth cup of coffee. Individually wrapped and sealed for freshness, this coffee works beautifully in your one-cup pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Estate Blend Kona (Medium Roast) Pods – 36ct box $39.95 A box of 36 of our fabulous KONA-PODS in a perfectly balanced, handpicked roast. Aloha Island Coffee’s 100% Estate Blend Kona Coffee Pods arrives straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. It is produces a full-bodied, medium roast, smooth cup of coffee. Individually wrapped and sealed for freshness, this coffee works beautifully in your one-cup pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Estate Blend Kona (Medium Roast) Pods – 48ct box $52.95 A box of 48 of our fabulous KONA-PODS in a perfectly balanced, handpicked roast. Aloha Island Coffee’s 100% Estate Blend Kona Coffee Pods arrives straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. It is produces a full-bodied, medium roast, smooth cup of coffee. Individually wrapped and sealed for freshness, this coffee works beautifully in your one-cup pod coffee brewer.

Hawaiian Kona Extra Fancy Coffee $18.95 One of the most sought-after specialty coffees, Kona coffee is grown under optimal conditions on volcanic mountain slopes of Hawaii. Hawaii Kona Extra Fancy offers an extremely balanced cup with an exotic combination of floral aromas and a whisper of soft chocolate. A smooth, silky finish rounds out a taste that will send you straight to paradise!This specialty coffee is not refundable once roasted. If returned unopened within 30 days, a full store credit will be applied–valid for 90 days.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Hazelnut Kona Coffee Pods – 12ct Box $29.95 The best hazelnut coffee around. The coffee comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The hazelnut flavor is unmatched in this smooth medium roast. A perfect coffee for any time of the day.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Hazelnut Kona Coffee Pods – 18ct Box $37.95 The best hazelnut coffee around. The coffee comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The hazelnut flavor is unmatched in this smooth medium roast. A perfect coffee for any time of the day.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Hazelnut Kona Coffee Pods – 36ct Box $72 The best hazelnut coffee around. The coffee comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The hazelnut flavor is unmatched in this smooth medium roast. A perfect coffee for any time of the day.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Hazelnut Kona Coffee Pods – 48ct Box $81.95 The best hazelnut coffee around. The coffee comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The hazelnut flavor is unmatched in this smooth medium roast. A perfect coffee for any time of the day.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Hazelnut Kona Coffee Pods – 24ct Box $44.95 The best hazelnut coffee around. The coffee comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The hazelnut flavor is unmatched in this smooth medium roast. A perfect coffee for any time of the day.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Kona Coffee Pods – Medium Roast – 12ct Box $29.95 This perfectly balanced roast comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The handpicked coffee is a rich and smooth medium roast. It’s wrapped and sealed for freshness. You won’t believe the taste that comes out of your pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Kona Coffee Pods – Dark Roast – 24ct Box $44.95 This perfectly balanced roast comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The handpicked coffee is a rich and robust dark roast. It’s wrapped and sealed for freshness. You won’t believe the taste that comes out of your pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Kona Coffee Pods – Dark Roast – 36ct Box $72.95 This perfectly balanced roast comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The handpicked coffee is a rich and robust dark roast. It’s wrapped and sealed for freshness. You won’t believe the taste that comes out of your pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Kona Coffee Pods – Dark Roast – 48ct Box $81.95 This perfectly balanced roast comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The handpicked coffee is a rich and robust dark roast. It’s wrapped and sealed for freshness. You won’t believe the taste that comes out of your pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Kona Coffee Pods – Medium Roast – 24ct Box $44.95 This perfectly balanced roast comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The handpicked coffee is a rich and smooth medium roast. It’s wrapped and sealed for freshness. You won’t believe the taste that comes out of your pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Kona Coffee Pods – Medium Roast – 36ct Box $72.95 This perfectly balanced roast comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The handpicked coffee is a rich and smooth medium roast. It’s wrapped and sealed for freshness. You won’t believe the taste that comes out of your pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Kona Coffee Pods – Dark Roast – 12ct Box $29.95 This perfectly balanced roast comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The handpicked coffee is a rich and robust dark roast. It’s wrapped and sealed for freshness. You won’t believe the taste that comes out of your pod coffee brewer.

Aloha Island Coffee 100% Pure Estate Kona Coffee Pods – Dark Roast – 18ct Box $37.95 This perfectly balanced roast comes straight from the tropical Hawaiian Islands. The handpicked coffee is a rich and robust dark roast. It’s wrapped and sealed for freshness. You won’t believe the taste that comes out of your pod coffee brewer.

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Whenever I have a friend traveling to Hawaii I insist they bring me back a bag of the famous Kona Peaberry Coffee. Kona coffee is known for its smooth and mellow yet full-bodied flavor, a very deep and rich bean producing a very aromatic cup of coffee. Kona’s elevated location is perfect for growing the best beans. Its climate of sunny mornings, cloudy or rainy afternoons combine to make a superior coffee bean.

Kona coffee can only be called that if it is grown within the district of Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is grown in a small area only one mile wide by 30 miles long. Coffee grown in any other area of the islands can only be called “Hawaiian.” Even coffee grown in Kona is called “Hawaiian” if it falls below the “Prime” grade.

Kona Peaberry coffee is classified as “Extra Fancy” and costs more not only because you are getting a bigger and denser bean, but because you are also getting a rarer bean and only accounts for approximately 5% of the coffee bean crop. Peaberry is a “freak of nature” so to speak, and occurs when the coffee cherry yields only one bean instead of two. The Peaberry bean is shaped like a football; it is not flat on one side and round on the other, like a regular coffee bean. It also has a lower acid content than regular beans. Some believe that the cylindrical shape causes this bean to roast differently than a regular bean giving it a much different taste.

It has been said that coffee prepared in a French Press coffee pot is the best way to taste the actual flavor of the coffee bean. If you have Kona Peaberry coffee beans what better way to thoroughly enjoy their bold yet smooth flavor. When coffee is prepared in a French Press coffee pot it produces a concentrated yet very smooth and rich tasting coffee. You can imagine how the combination of Kona Peaberry coffee, which is already great tasting, and brewing it in the French Press coffee pot would kick it up a notch and make a more intense flavored cup of coffee. One sip of this rare coffee will spoil you for any other.

When purchasing a package of Kona Peaberry Coffee inspect the ingredient label carefully. It can only be called that if it is 100% Kona Peaberry Coffee. It may say that it is a “Kona” blend. That could mean that it is part Hawaiian coffee, possibly grown in other areas, and a small part Kona Peaberry Coffee. If you are comparing prices you may think you are getting a high grade coffee by purchasing one called “Estate.” “Estate” is not a grade of Kona coffee. The Kona coffee council defines “Estate” as “the product of one farm, unmixed with crops from other farms and processed through to roast under the control of that farm.” Processing companies buy coffee in cherry form (right off the tree) from many farms in Hawaii. They combine these all the way through to roasting and market it under their own label.

It is well worth the extra cost to buy pure Kona Peaberry Coffee. You will not be disappointed.

Find the latest information on coffee visit French Press Coffee as well as Kona Peaberry Coffee

Episode # 21 – Lions Gate 100% Kona Coffee Tasting