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FrontStreet Coffee - Hawaii Coffee Introduction

Hawaii coffee has a rich history. In 1825, the first coffee beans were planted here on Oahu, imported from Brazil at that time. This area proved to be attractive, and as coffee flourished throughout the islands, coffee production increased.

It wasn't until 1828 that Kona coffee was cultivated in Hawaii, thanks to a missionary named Samuel Ruggles. Initially, it was not successful. White virus infection became a dominant disease problem, and most of the land was converted to sugarcane plantations.

In 1850, Hawaii coffee production became more stable. Ladybugs were introduced to combat pest infestations. Advanced cultivation techniques were also introduced. Meanwhile, in the 1950s, it was said that Kona coffee was grown on more than 6,000 acres of land on the Big Island, proving its success. At such a large scale, the region could produce 17 million Kona beans per year. Today, Hawaii has more than 600 farms growing Kona coffee, especially on the slopes of Mauna Loa volcano. This accounts for 95% of the entire Big Island's coffee production.

Specifically, Kona refers to a region in Hawaii where the climate is considered most suitable for growing delicious and aromatic coffee beans. It has black volcanic lava slopes and is located on the west coast of Hawaii, a place also often called the "Big Island." It grows in North and South Kona. Even if it grows in Hawaii but not in Kona, it can never be called Kona coffee.

The Kona coffee harvest season runs from August to January. During this time, coffee farmers spend a lot of time carefully selecting mature beans. They pick red coffee cherries, which indicate they are ready to be harvested. Hand-picking ensures that cherries are ripe enough to be picked.

After harvesting, the pulp of each cherry is removed. The removal of the outer skin is done by hand, which is one of the reasons why it is much more expensive than ordinary coffee beans. It undergoes fermentation and is rinsed with clean water. Then it is dried under the high heat of the sun.

After drying, they are hulled to remove the parchment. The green beans are then sorted and graded. After this, farmers can choose to sell the coffee beans to commercial roasters or process them themselves until sale.

Hawaii Kona coffee beans are divided into two main categories: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 are flat beans, and Type 2 are peaberries. Under both levels, they are further divided into several grades based on size and the number of defective beans.

In Summary

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