Featuring tasty notes of berry, citrus, and floral with a nutty, smooth finish, Kona Coffee is a product of a combination of a rich history of island farming and ideal growing conditions. While many people might consider Hawaii as primarily a beautiful vacation destination, with sun, surfing, beaches, and the Pacific Ocean as its most desirable features, if you are a coffee fan, you will want to learn more about Royal Kona Coffee Center and why the Kona region of Hawaii has been the key producer of this flavorful offering for decades.
Kona Coffee as one might expect is referring to coffee that has been grown in the Kona region of Hawaii, also called the Big Island. The generational farming techniques and rich history of the area combine with the unique volcanic terrain and tropical temperatures to create some of the most prized varieties of coffee grown in the entire nation. In fact, the real-life paradise island of Hawaii is home to nearly 1,000 coffee farms, with Kona coffee finding its beginnings way back in the 1800s.
If you are a coffee connoisseur and want to know for yourself what makes Kona growing conditions ideal for superb coffee, make time for a visit to the Royal Kona Coffee Center. At this locale in Captain Cook, Hawaii, you will find out how delicious Kona coffee is produced and even get to taste test some for yourself along with enjoying some cake and chocolate too. You will also learn how the drying process successfully separates the bean from the pulp or fruit of the coffee, while studying the grading of coffee beans by size and how it’s packed and then shipped to the company roasting facility in Oahu, Honolulu.
Part of the coffee-making process is the coffee drying process, drying out in the tropical air. You will see these drying areas, around the center, which feature coffee beans after the hulling process. Racks and racks of beans are laid out in the area to dry. The beautiful scenery makes for ideal selfie backdrops and guest photo stations. Of course, after touring the area, you can purchase some Kona Coffee for yourself from Royal Kona Coffee Center. You can also order products online and have them shipped home to you instead if you would rather not take bags of coffee with you on your return trip.
Royal Kona has been roasting premium 100% Kona Coffee since 1969, a span of 50 years! The varieties offered at the center include Peaberry Kona, Estate Kona, and the exclusive Private Reserve Kona Coffee. Featured flavored blends include fresh, creamy coconut, buttery macadamia, and more. Kona Coffee likes to say, they didn’t invent the flavors of Hawaii, but they did add them to their amazing 100% Kona Blend Coffee. Interestingly, these blends are added after roasting, by hand!
Regardless of your tastes, whether you are a medium or dark roasted coffee person or prefer a Swiss water decaf or single cups, there is something you are sure to love in a Kona Blend coffee or among the Classic Royal Kona Coffee selections. Bestsellers include the Chocolate Macadamia 10% Kona Blend Coffee, the Estate Medium Roast 100% Kona Coffee, the Mountain Roast 10% Kona Blend Coffee, the Private Reserve Medium Roast 100% Kona Coffee, the Toasted Coconut 10% Kona Blend Coffee, the Vanilla Macadamia 10% Kona Blend Coffee, and more.
Spend part of your day touring the Royal Kona Coffee Center and taste the rich blends and Island Flavor Favorites for yourself as you enjoy breathtakingly beautiful views of Kealakekua Bay. All this along with the friendly staff make your visit to the center simply unforgettable.
Insider Tips:
-You can sign up for coffee subscriptions for automated delivery to ensure you never run out of Royal Kona Coffee.
-All shipments are sent from Honolulu, Hawaii, and the rates are calculated based on weight. Most orders are processed and shipped within one to two business days of ordering.