Hawaii and Its Charm - What Makes a Great Hawaiian Coffee

Coffee made a long trip around the world from Ethiopia before it was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in 1813. Brazil and other coffee farming countries had already used this amazing fruit in preventing people from sleeping or just giving a great taste to a cake or other beverage. However, Hawaii has gracefully reached the top of the list of coffee producers. It delights connoisseurs around the world with Kona, Maui and Molokai coffee, just to name a few.

Coffee gets its start from the great volcanic soil of the islands and it is supplemented by the perfect harmony of climate and water. Hawaiian coffee trees were embraced by Mother Nature just as farmers found the perfect altitude for their plantation.

In Hawaii, coffee farms are located at lower elevations than other coffee farms around the world. Special care that is provided by the generations of Hawaiian coffee farmers is another reason why the coffee grown and processed here is so incredibly delicious. The Hawaiian coffee industry is formed by coffee farms that average 5 acres or less. There are other larger farms, but the smaller farms are more common.

The special care comes from farmers who run their family businesses. They spend time on the farms, watching the Kona snow (white blossoms on the trees) turn into the best coffee cherries in the world. Special care is needed not just at this stage but through the whole process, and this must come from all the people who work in the different stages of coffee production. These stages include growing, picking, pulping, fermenting, washing, drying, turning, resting, sorting, milling, storing, shipping, roasting and brewing. If the processes are nurtured with great care, quality happens.

People buy Hawaiian coffee for many reasons. One of these reasons is the Hawaii Department of Agriculture's mandatory certification program. This is the guarantee that consumers are getting what they expect. When they brew coffee, they will enjoy 100% pure beans from the area the labels denote. Another important part is the organic coffee bean certification. The guarantee of receiving an organic product is another reason why Hawaiian coffees are desired by people everywhere. When the label indicates that the contents are certified organic Kona coffee beans, you can be sure it truly is.

Hawaii has charmed the world with its great coffee variety, which includes Kona, Maui, Molokai, and Kauai. In fact, these selections are used by processors and retailers to give less expensive coffee blends a richer flavor and a more full-bodied aroma. A small percentage of these more expensive selections are added to bolster the sales of these other coffees. When you see 100% Kona coffee or 100% Maui coffee, you will know the bag contains only the best of the coffee harvest. The strict grading and categortizaiton system protects the consumer's purchase and only allows the highest quality beans in those certified packages.

Those who have experienced the Hawaiian Islands already know about the elements that together make great Hawaiian coffee. These elements are the great mineral-rich volcanic soil, the morning sun, the rainy afternoon, the elevation, cloud covers and the skilled farmers who carefully tend to the coffee growing and harvesting process.

- 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