The rich robust aroma, and smooth savory flavor of Kona Coffee
is what sets it aside from all other coffees. Kona is
located on the leeward side of the Big Island of Hawaii.
The first commercial coffee trees were planted in the
uplands of Kona in the 1840s, and have since become a
part of the lifestyle and economy. Only coffee that is
grown on the North and South districts of Kona can truly
be called "Kona Coffee".
One of the coffees
offered by Makua Coffee Company is Kona Extra Fancy (available
in medium or dark roast). This coffee is the premiere
grade of Kona coffee because of it’s large bean
size. The medium roast (full city) gives off a smooth,
nutty flavor while the dark roast (light French) has a
full-bodied, smooth taste with no bitterness. Another
coffee offered is Kona Peaberry (available in medium or
dark roast). This coffee is the top of the line. A Peaberry
bean is unique because it grows as one bean in the coffee
cherry rather than the traditional two beans. This gives
the peaberry a more concentrated flavor and makes up only
about 2% to 5% of the total Kona Coffee harvest. Makua
Coffee Company also offers Kona Swiss Water® Decaf
which is a chemical-free water method done by Swiss Water®
Decaf Plant in Vancouver, British Colombia.
