Kona coffee was founded in 1828. Samuel Reverend Ruggles planted the first Kona Coffee tree in the Kona district. In the starting point, it was not much popular but later it became the coffee empire.
In the 1950s, Kona coffee plantation was done much in the small family farms. 17 million pounds of coffee beans were produced annually. By 1960s, labour costs led to a decline in the production of Kona coffee.
Today, the plantation of Kona coffee is done around 600 farms on the slopes of Mauna Loa Volcano.
Various Blends, Grades and Flavors of Kona Coffee
Kona Extra Fancy
This one is the most famous and costly Kona coffee beans which are rich in moisture and it is worth paying little extra for the Kona Extra Fancy.
Kona Fancy Coffee
This Kona coffee gives a smooth milky cup of coffee. It is also high in moisture and less acidic.