Where can I buy Hawaiian Kona coffee? How to judge the authenticity of Hawaiian Kona coffee beans?

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What is the connection between Hawaii and coffee?

Hawaiian Islands, a group of islands in the north-central Pacific Ocean. The Hawaiian archipelago was also known as the "Sandwich Islands" between 1778 and 1898. Part of Polynesia is an archipelago of 19 larger islands and other small islands, mostly caused by volcanic or coral islands. Located between latitude 19 °and 29 °N, the Tropic of Cancer passes through the archipelago.

Belonging to the Pacific Ocean and Oceania, it is arranged from southeast to northwest, with a total length of 2400 kilometers and an area of 16705 square kilometers. The largest island is the southernmost island of Hawaii, which is commonly known as "Big Island" by locals. The highest point is Mount Penakaia (Mauna kea) 4205 meters above sea level.

This summer, I also visited Hawaii and Ryukyu, two Pacific islands that are very similar to Taiwan's geography. At present, there is still a sense of familiarity and unfamiliar alienation for these two places. Take agricultural products as an example. Walking in Hawaii and Ryukyu, you can easily see sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, and even taros, which are common crops in Taiwan. However, in the three islands, there are also some unique crops unique to various places, such as Hawaiian beans. I believe it is the first impression of many people who have not yet been to Hawaii.

From the Kona producing area on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii, it is produced by the old Captain Cook estate, and the variety is mainly Typica. Although Hawaiian Kona is cheaper than Blue Mountain, its elegant sweet and sour fruit flavor is even better than Blue Mountain. In terms of acidity, sweetness and richness, it is better than the lighter Blue Mountain tone. If you prefer a thicker taste spectrum, Kona is a good and inexpensive choice. There are many volcanoes near the Kona producing area, the climate is changeable, and there is a large temperature difference between day and night. Coupled with the variety improvement of Hawaiian academic units over the years and the unique global high-tech planting technology, Kona Coffee has become the first choice of island coffee.

| | Analysis of raw beans |

Uniform size, less fragrant defective beans, beans partial to olive green, moisture content of 11-13%, grass flavor and pungent spicy aroma. The centerline of raw beans is light brown.

Hawaii Kona coffee beans are actually subdivided into five levels, and the first three levels are more common, followed by Extrafancy, Fancy, No.1, Primary and Peaberry (round beans, commonly known as peas, because some coffee lovers love them, especially singling out higher prices. About 5% of Kona coffee beans are Peaberry. Except for Peaberry (round beans), the other four grades are graded according to the size, weight and defect ratio of beans.

Hawaiian Kona raw beans are always labeled in sacks before they are exported, which indicates that they have been certified by the Hawaiian Department of Agriculture with an identified official seal, so they are more expensive. Kona Kona coffee from Hawaii is second only to Blue Mountain Coffee. Kona coffee from sowing, picking to receive washing treatment, sun and polishing, all rely on manual labor, so the limited production and manual treatment in the United States, it appears to be high-quality and expensive. At present, Hawaiian 100%Kona Coffee and Blue Mountain Coffee are synonymous with premium coffee.

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