Questions about 100% kona coffee

[ImaLittleTeaPot]

Is it all its cracked up to be? worth the price?

does anyone recomend a website to purchase it? does anyone have any reviews?

im new here and appreciate the help.

Thanks in advance...

-Teapot

 

[topher]

Taste is subjective. Every coffee has something different to offer. I would say it is worth trying it at least once. I personally like coffee with a bit more acidity..snappiness/brightness to it. Kona has the lowest acidity of any coffee....but be careful and make sure that you are getting what you pay for. If you are going to splurge by Hawaiian Kona extra fancy. Not just "Kona" I would also suggest just buying a small amount and make sure you know the roast date. Let us know what you thought if you take the plunge.

 

[ImaLittleTeaPot]

i did end up ordering a lb to see how it is. I went with 100% extra fancy kona coffee. Got it for $35/lb and when i asked about the roasting date (3 weeks ago) they gave me a discount code "cdore"

so i am very happy with the customer service of the place so far. The lb should be here in a few days. I will let you guys know how i like it.

here is where i bought it. im not sure why i went with them. there were so many website but this one stood out to me for some reason.

with the promo code, very quick email response and hassle free experience im definatly going to buy from them again if i like the coffee. I saw prices as high as $50/lb. so i think $35 for extra fancy is a good deal.

udpacwest is the place i got the coffee

has anyone purchased from this site before? anyone have a review on their product?

thanks again

 

[ImaLittleTeaPot]

what would be the difference between fancy and extra fancy coffee?

 

[topher]

It has to do with grading system...Extra Fancy is the largest bean and most dense. Supposedly it has better flavor. But to be honest if you were to taste them side by side blind folded you probably not be able to taste the difference. The only reason I say buy the extra fancy is because retail wise you are not going to see that much of a difference in price. But people will push the Kona Extra fancy and promote it instead of just saying Kona. Kona might have prime or a lower grading....or worse yet a kona "style" or "blend" I am not a huge fan of Kona coffee but appreciate it for what it is.

 

[coffeeroastersclub]

Go to www.huladaddy.com

100% Kona grown right on their farm.

Len

 

[ImaLittleTeaPot]

thanks, i really appreciate the info. kona might be my new coffee just because i have acid reflex and a low acidity coffee really helps with enjoyment. If it tastes good and i like it, i can justify the price tag.

I made sure i purchased their extra fancy 100% kona. they emailed me some cool info about their farm and when it was roasted.

i saw them, but ended up going with a different place.

 

[ImaLittleTeaPot]

still waiting for the coffee. i emailed them and they emailed me back my tracking number. it should be here thursday.

 

[CJevens]

i did end up ordering a lb to see how it is.

You will enjoy Kona for sure.

I went with 100% extra fancy kona coffee.

Any of the Kona coffees will be a good choice. The extra fancy is just a larger grade bean. Some farms dont "sort and Grade" their coffee during the dry milling process, so you get all the grades in one. Just another way of doing it. Neither is better as it is up to the consumer to decide what he/she likes. The grading gives a seller or retailer the opportunity to extract more value with the specific selection of larger graded beans.

Got it for $35/lb

There are many coffees to choose from at that price point. you might consider some 20-25$ options as well. Some farms charge less to compete by price, thus operating at a very close margin. For the most part, any "Kona" coffee under 20$/pound will require more investigation. It could be the low grade sub prime beans, or even a blend with cheap coffee from another region of the world. Typical operating cost is in the 12-18$/pound range not leaving much margin for marketing or even family luxuries.

Note, there are close to 700 coffee farms in north and south Kona. Many just contract outside help to maintain and harvest achieving a break even once the cherry is sold to the larger mills. Very few farms offer "Farm to Cup".

For a good value try these:
Todd offers accommodations and coffee: Hawaiian Style Vacation Rentals at Killino Farms
Bebo is a great guy and has just taken over a 3 generation farm, please give him a try and mention 'Colin' sent you: BEBO'S KONA COFFEE - Home
This site has great info and offers a great value as well: Blue Horse Kona Coffee | Always FREE Shipping | Farm direct.

Other great coffees:

Misha Sperka is well respected in the community and very knowledgeable: OLD HAWAIIAN COFFEE

Gary is also respected and does a lot to educate the community. Here is his site. Tons of info: Kona Earth Coffee - Estate Grown Coffee & Macadamia Nuts

Genie is very nice: Keke Lani Estate Coffee - 100% Kona Coffee, Estate Roasted, Buy Online

My Personal favourite is Kona Coffee from PELE PLANTATIONS, your source for a CHOICE of the finest Kona coffee estates

and when i asked about the roasting date (3 weeks ago)

Right there, I would not have ordered Kona coffee roasted 3 weeks ago, especially not for $35/pound.

If I may suggest, rather than to ask when was the coffee roasted, you ask, how soon will it arrive to your door ONCE it is roasted. "Roast to order" is the key.

In my opinion:
With 3 week old coffee you are not something representative of what it was originally, thus not the finest Kona. Once it arrives to you it is nearly 50% vacant of its original flavour at 4 weeks old.

Once ground, coffee loses its peak in 5 minutes and brewed is at peak for 2 minutes or so. (roughly). If you are paying for premium, enjoy it that way.

udpacwest is the place i got the coffee

has anyone purchased from this site before?

I have not, and have not heard of them. It appears to be a reseller as they mention the farm as though it is something not directly connected. True boutique coffee is roasted and shipped in 24 hours.

For what it's worth: Coffee can be mailed from Kona to the US east coast in 2-3 days from roasting. Typically coffee needs 24-36 hours to 'de-gas' (Give off CO2, and rest) before grinding and brewing. Time in transit allows for this. 3-4 weeks is just crazy for a gourmet product.

anyone have a review on their product?

thanks again

No review here, and I am not an expert. I have been visiting Kona for 7 years, enjoying single estate Kona coffee from many farms, and am searching for a Plantation of my own. I hope to add my family to the list above.

Everyone interested in Kona coffee searching "Kona", "Kona Coffee", "Kona Plantation", Or "Single Estate Kona", please try several farms, and by all means make sure you are getting 100% fresh roasted coffee directly from the farmer. Support the small farmers of America in everything you buy and enjoy greater health.