Hawaii Weather - The Perfect Ingredient For the Finest Coffee

When Chief Boki - the Governor of Oahu in the 1820s - first brought the coffee seeds to Oahu he wanted to try something new. Boki had no idea of the impact he was making on Hawaii's future. Time has shown that Hawaii's weather and the growing of coffee form a great partnership. The weather and growing conditions produce an exquisite coffee product that is now known the world over. Kona is today's most expensive coffee because it is in such high demand. The weather conditions in Hawaii have helped this industry grow over the past 200 years. It creates a coffee that is unparalleled in the varieties grown on other continents. Because of the excellence, the outstanding flavor, the rich aroma and the rarity of the Kona coffees, retailers can sell the coffee at a premium price.

The Hawaiian weather has a great impact on this organically-grown product. The perfect combination of volcanic soil, the right amount of rainfall, and clouds which shield the afternoon sun produces coffee that has made this Hawaiian industry one of the most dynamic ones in the United States. Coffee trees need certain weather conditions to grow and bloom. This can be controlled by technology in some areas, but Hawaiian farmers managed to make it work naturally. There were times when the weather didn't help the harvest; there was a drought in the spring and the rain came too late. That year, the harvest had a high percentage of floaters. A floater is a bean that is basically hollow, lacking weight and density. Having density and substance is a very important factor in the Kona coffee grading system. A normal Kona coffee bean will sink to the bottom during the stage of wet processing because of its density.

The Hawaiian Islands have the perfect setup for growing coffee. The rocky slopes of existing volcanoes are perfect for these farms. The weather brings bright sunny mornings, humid rainy afternoons, and mild nights. The perfect amount of rain falling in this area provides for the coffee, and the cloudy afternoons protect the Kona Snow, blossoms on the trees, from any harm. The result is a strong, healthy coffee bean with balanced acidity that will delight the consumer. Each island has different weather conditions and distinct soil combinations, which bring out the great varieties of Kona coffee. There are over 100 Kona coffee varieties to satisfy every taste. The differences start with the elevation of the coffee farms. In Hawaii, the altitude of the farms is significantly lower than where most of the world's other top coffees are farmed.

One of the reasons that coffee grown in Hawaii is truly the best is the growing season that is supported by the weather. The weather and the length of the growing season have the most influence on the coffee cherry. The Hawaiian growing season is long so a cherry can develop fully. A slow maturation always leads to a denser coffee bean, which is the primary factor in quality control. Tourists and natives alike often visit the coffee farms to sample the varieties of coffee available, experience the activity of real working coffee farms, and relish the weather and the beautiful landscapes.

- Beginning in 1992, Maui Coffee Company has established themselves worldwide as the premium roaster of Kona and Maui coffees. From the coffee fields of their backyard, Maui Coffee Co. takes fresh Kona coffee and http://www.mauicoffeeco.com beans and roasts them to perfection for your coffee enjoyment.

Maui Coffee Company
219 Kupuohi Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-9401