Characteristics of Hawaiian Kona Coffee Bean planting Story and recommendation of hand-made Cooking

Characteristics of coffee beans and recommendations for hand cooking in Kona, Hawaii

Introduction to the origin of Hawaiian coffee beans

Kona coffee beans, which are grown in the Kona area of Hawaii, are a rare species that can only be grown on volcanic slopes. In addition to its beautiful scenery, Hawaii, a beautiful tropical Pacific island, also produces the famous Kona coffee. Kona Coffee is famous because its main producing areas are located in the south and north of the main island and the slopes of the Mauna Loa volcano. This variety is one of the most expensive coffee in the world, and only coffee produced in Kona can be called "Kona Coffee". In addition, the southwest coast of Hawaii Island, 20 miles long, 2 miles wide, 150m-750m above sea level, covers the slopes of the Hualalai (Lalai) and Mauna Loa (Mauna Loa) volcano areas grown and strictly certified coffee beans can be sold under the trademark Kona. As the output of coffee beans is decreasing day by day, the price is close to that of Blue Mountain Coffee. The strip along the coast of Kona produces the best coffee in the world, and the output is also among the highest in the world. Kona can still produce 2 million pounds of coffee beans a year on less than 2600 acres of coffee.

Hawaiian coffee bean grade

Real Kona coffee is indeed a treasure in the world, and it is not easy to find. According to the standards of the Hawaiian Department of Agriculture, coffee beans are divided into four grades: Extra Fancy, Fancy,Prime and Gr.No.1, (100%KONA). Each bag must be accompanied by a complete file supervised by the Council of Agriculture and marked with a grade printed in a sack. Due to the low production and high cost, with the increasing demand for boutique coffee, the price of Kona coffee on the market is catching up with the Blue Mountain of Jamaica, and the best Kona beans are becoming more and more difficult to buy.

Hawaiian Coffee Bean cutting Environment

The Kona Coffee, which is popular in the world, is born in the special climate of Hawaii. The elevation of the Kona area is about 600m, but because the climate belongs to the maritime climate, its climatic conditions are similar to those of the 1200m elevation in the Central American region. the mountains are rainy and much cooler than peacefully. Although Hawaii is often affected by tornadoes, the climatic conditions are very suitable for the coffee industry. In addition, Hawaii has plenty of rainfall and sunshine, and there is no worry of frost. The climate is very suitable, the sun in the morning gently passes through the air full of water vapor, in the afternoon, the mountains will become more humid and foggy, and the white clouds surging in the air are natural umbrellas for coffee trees, and the evening will become sunny and cool. Suitable natural conditions make the average yield of Kona coffee very high, up to 2240 kg per hectare, coupled with fertile land and fine management of farmers, making coffee suitable for growing climate. Make Kona coffee a boutique in the market.

Characteristics of Hawaiian coffee beans

The Kona coffee bean from Hawaii is the most perfect coffee bean in the world. Its fruit is unusually full, with cinnamon flavor and a well-balanced sour taste. And bright, Kona bean-shaped average neat, rich aroma when drinking, not bitter, not astringent, no scorched taste, no calories, with a strong sour sweet taste, rich, smooth, mellow taste. Real Kona coffee is indeed a treasure in the world, it is not easy to find, and it is the highest quality coffee. Because the products grow on volcanoes, Hawaii's unique volcanic climate creates Kona's unique aroma and highly artificially cultivated agronomy, so each bean can be said to be a spoiled lady with beautiful, plump and baby-like skin.

Fragrance characteristics

The sweet and rich aroma of Kona coffee is even more outstanding in its clear texture. It tastes fresh, refreshing, fragrant and smooth, with excellent mellow and sour taste, strong aroma and a long aftertaste in the mouth. Kona coffee has a mixed aroma of fruit, wine and spice. Kona coffee, which is considered to be a high-end product, is a bean that has been familiar to Japan for many years. Kona coffee is characterized by reminiscent of the fresh sweetness of grass or trees, as well as the acidity and richness of citrus fruit. There is no muddy texture at all! Excellent and outstanding.

Hand flushing recommendation

1. Filter cup: V60

two。 Water temperature: 92 degrees

3. Degree of grinding: small Fuji 3.5

4. Baking degree: medium baking

5. Steaming time: 30 seconds

Flavor: malt, mulberry fruit, long-lasting caramel sweetness

Suggested technique: slow and stable continuous water injection: thin water in a long circle, gently injected water to let it extract evenly, very slowly, can also be stirred properly with a mixing rod, usually in the steaming stage, a cross stirring is carried out to make the water fully come into contact with coffee powder and increase the release of aromatic substances.