Nate @ WCR has it from time-to-time (based on a request I made of him some 15yrs ago) after a trip to Oahu and enjoying it locally.
Very smooth...pricey, however. Nate roasts to order and sends Priority Mail where the beans rest after the roast. So, no way to get it fresher unless you buy green and roast yourself.
When I used to live in Alaska, I went to Hawaii once a year and got hooked on 100% Kona. I’ve ordered direct from Lion several times.This message has been edited. Last edited by: tatortodd, November 28, 2021 09:40 AM
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November 28, 2021, 10:06 AM
bgouker
I just bought 10 pounds of green kona beans from Burman Coffee Traders. I bought some from them about 4 months ago, and it sold out in about 2 days. If you roast your own beans, you won't ever use pre roasted. Otherwise, I used to but from Lion, however all the Kona roasts are city roast, which is to dark for me.
November 28, 2021, 10:15 AM
OttoSig
They have a coffee shop downtown in Oahu thay allows you to buy in bulk for something like 30% off, used to go there a lot.
Not sure if they ship or not though.
I'm speaking of Lions Coffee.
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November 28, 2021, 10:17 AM
Flash-LB
Ferrari Coffee Company, located in the Kona district of Hawaii so it's Kona coffee and not Ka'u or anything else. They offer beans as well as ground and several different roasts.
I've been buying from them since 1994 and it's all I drink. The owner, Nikki Ferrari, is a very nice lady and related to Enzo Ferrari but without all his money.
Also, pay attention to the content info before clicking the 'buy' button.
There's a lot of 'Kona' product out there with very little actual Kona beans in the blend: the word 'Kona' can be used on blends with as little as 10% Kona beans.
"100% Kona" is what to look for.
"Pooki's Mahi" has excellent 100% Kona product, but I don't drink enough to be on a subscription.
November 28, 2021, 10:28 AM
Dreamerx4
Great information, thank you all, this is exactly the information I am looking for.
November 28, 2021, 10:41 AM
FishOn
These guys are prize-winners but they ain't cheap.
1st Place – Kona Coffee Cream of the Crop Cupping Competition (Bold)
3rd Place – People’s Choice – Cream of the Crop Cupping Competition (Bold)
Finalist - Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (Bold)
Top Ten - Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (Bold)
Honorable Mention – Finalist – Kona Coffee Cupping Contest (Bold)
Honorable Mention – Finalist – Kona Coffee Cupping Contest (Bold)
1st Place Cup for the Millennium – Kona Coffee Cupping Contest (Bold)
Awards for our Kona Silk:
2nd Place – UCC Kona Coffee Cultural Festival – Crown Division (Silk)
Top Ten - State of Hawaii Cupping Competition (Silk)
Finalist – Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (Silk)
Chef’s Choice – Cream of the Crop Competition (Silk)
People’s Choice – Cream of the Crop Competition; Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll (Silk)
People’s Choice – Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll (Silk)
People’s Choice – Cream of the Crop Cupping Competition (Silk)
Chef’s & People’s Choice – Cream of the Crop Cupping Competition (Silk)
1st Place – Peoples’s Choice – Holualoa Coffee and Art Stroll (Silk)
Finalist – Hawaii Coffee Association Convention Cupping Competition (Silk)
1st Place – People’s Choice – Kona Coffee Cream of the Crop Cupping Competition (Silk)
1st Place – People’s Choice – Kona Coffee Cream of the Crop Cupping Competition (Silk)
3rd Place – People’s Choice – Kona Coffee Cream of the Crop Cupping Competition (Silk)
Awards for the Big Bean Reserve:
1st Place Kona and State – Hawaii Coffee Assoc. Cupping Competition (BBR)
Other Awards:
1st Place – People’s Choice – Label Contest 1st Place – Judge’s Award – Label Contest 3rd Place – Judge’s Award – Web Site Contest 2nd Place – Judge’s Award – Kona Coffee Label Contest
November 28, 2021, 11:45 AM
ensigmatic
quote:
Originally posted by joel9507: Also, pay attention to the content info before clicking the 'buy' button.
There's a lot of 'Kona' product out there with very little actual Kona beans in the blend: the word 'Kona' can be used on blends with as little as 10% Kona beans.
Yup.
I buy my Kona, when I do (rarely), from a local roaster. It's 100% Kona, from known coffee estates, they stock green and roast to order.
They do ship. I can provide info if you need it.
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November 28, 2021, 01:46 PM
Flash-LB
quote:
Originally posted by joel9507: Also, pay attention to the content info before clicking the 'buy' button.
There's a lot of 'Kona' product out there with very little actual Kona beans in the blend: the word 'Kona' can be used on blends with as little as 10% Kona beans.
HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE LAW This law aims to protect Hawaiian coffees from being misrepresented in blends. It mandates that if a Hawaiian coffee is used in a blend and the coffee is named on the package (i.e. “Kona coffee”), then the package must represent the coffee accurately. The blend must contain a minimum of 10% (by weight) of the origin named, the label must clearly state the percentage, and the size of the font on the label must adhere to specific guidelines.
For complete details and a full written description of the law, please read HRS Chapter 486-120.6.
November 28, 2021, 01:51 PM
Dreamerx4
This helps! I knew there were things to be on the lookout for, but this helps tremendously.
It is very expensive, I don't want to just waste the money on something that is not genuine.
I am not in a position to drink it all the time, so want to make it count when I can.
Thank you all!
November 28, 2021, 02:58 PM
911Boss
Kona Joe’s for us. We toured there when we went to Kona last year.
They do blends but also do 100% Kona. Our favorite is the Peaberry blend, 100% Kona Peaberry gets real pricey.
We have also been happy with “Kauai Coffee” from Amazon. 100% Hawaiian, but not Kona. Quite a bit cheaper and still real good coffee.
I know the Joe (non-coffee capacity) and can vouch for his business.
Excellent coffee.
November 28, 2021, 06:47 PM
nhtagmember
I had been buying 100% Kona dark roast from the Maui Coffee Company for the past 5 years but back in July or August their last remaining farm was sold to another distributor and they're no longer getting any 100% Kona - trying to fill it from other sources but supplies are already committed
Its true - I'm not a coffee snob, but I know that I can't stand Starbucks, and the Kona is very smooth
I have enough left for about a dozen cups and then I am out.
November 28, 2021, 08:27 PM
arabiancowboy
This thread has been very helpful, thank you gentlemen. Just in time for the holidays, I plan to buy myself some Christmas coffee.
November 29, 2021, 07:41 AM
SBrooks
Kona and Jamaican Blue Mtn both win with me. You can have a nice strong cup with no bitterness whatsoever.
I don't always have it available, but do treat myself two or three times a year. I just keep searching google or amazon til I find something I recognize and trust with a half decent price. It has definitely gone up in price the past two years.
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November 29, 2021, 07:50 AM
Dreamerx4
Is so very nice having first hand experience with this, thank you all for sharing.
Boy the 100% Kona Peaberry at $100 a pound plus shipping.... Wow.
I do enjoy Peaberry out of Africa about the best, so, may have to try just once.
The danger here is tasting something so good it ruins everything else... :-)
November 29, 2021, 09:39 AM
Flash-LB
quote:
Originally posted by Dreamerx4: The danger here is tasting something so good it ruins everything else... :-)
That's what happened to me and why I haven't bought any coffee other than Kona coffee in years.
$2.00 a day is okay with me, though, and that's 4 cups a day for us. Two for me and two for her.
