![]() ![]() ![]() Kona coffee is carefully processed to create a deliciously rich, aromatic cup of medium body. Afternoon shade from tropical clouds forms a natural canopy over the trees to protect them from intense sun, and frequent island showers give the plants just right amount of rain. Young trees are planted in black, volcanic soil so new that it often seems the farmers are growing seedlings in rock. Here, nature provides just the right environment for the coffee trees on the slopes of the active Mauna Loa volcano. ![]() Though coffee farms are found throughout the Hawaiian islands, it is Kona coffee, from the large island of Hawaii, that is best known and always in high demand. The combination of factors is so complex, that even from a single plantation one finds variation in quality and taste.Ĭoffee is grown in more than 50 countries around the world, including: North America & The Caribbean United States - Hawaii These key variables, combined with the way the cherries are processed after being picked, contribute to the distinctions between coffees from countries, growing regions and plantations worldwide. What impacts the quality and flavor of coffee?Įverything from the variety of the plant, the chemistry of the soil, the weather, the amount of rainfall and sunshine, and even the precise altitude at which the coffee grows can affect the taste of the final product. The ideal conditions for coffee trees to thrive are found around the world in along the Equatorial zone called “The Bean Belt,” located between latitudes 25 degrees North and 30 degrees South.įinicky Arabica grows best at high altitudes in rich soil, while the heartier Robusta prefers a higher temperature and can thrive on lower ground. ![]()
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