What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Hawaii? Beautiful sandy beaches, I bet, right? It’s so for many people.
But for me, it’s the coffee!
And there are a thousand reasons to try Hawaiian coffee!
If you’re thinking of having a taste at it, this article is for you. Here are the reasons to try Hawaiian coffee.
By Lilian.
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Why You Should Try Hawaiian Coffee
The Out-of-the-world, Amazing Taste is Everything!
Hawaiian coffee has a bright, crisp and clean taste with a syrupy body.
The flavor is simple, yet rich, mostly light, mild acidity and delicate with a very complex taste.
Most people mention taste notes of milk chocolate, brown sugar, molasses and honey.
Other Hawaiian coffee varieties have blackberry and orange notes!
Let’s Support Local Coffee Farmers Too!
Most of the coffee consumed in the US comes from abroad. How about we support local coffee farmers?
Drinking Hawaiian coffee is perhaps the only way to do it!
Home Grounds mentions that selling to tourists is the main source of income for Hawaiian coffee farmers.
So, on your next Hawaiian trip, don’t leave without a souvenir – a bag of coffee for your loved ones!
It’s the Perfect Match for Hawaiian Snacks
Are you a fan of the sweet treats and candies at the Hawaiian snack shop in your city?
Pair these snacks with Hawaiian coffee! You’ll be lost for words at the mix of Hawaiian tastes served in one meal.
My after-work favorite is Hawaiian coffee paired with macadamia nuts and rice crackers, or just with sweets like mochi!
Why Every Coffee Lover Should Try Kona Coffee?
The Taste is Unimaginably Top-Notch!
If you’re into dark roasts, then you’ll definitely love a cup of Kona coffee!
Kona coffee tastes like honey mixed with brown sugar and milk chocolate, with a bright fruity flavor.
It has a very smooth, a little syrupy body.
Kona Coffee Boosts Metabolism!
Yes, you read that right!
According to Dr. Paulo, Kona coffee is cultivated and roasted in a very unique process, reserving high caffeine levels.
Kris Gunnars, a nutritionist with a Bachelor’s in Medicine, confirms that caffeine intake increases the rate of metabolism, even at rest.
So, having a cup of Kona coffee every other day will actually mean that even while seated at the office all day, your body will still be burning that fat!
What’s more, your visit to the gym will yield better weight loss because your body will burn fat faster!
Farmers Handpick the Best Quality Beans to Make Kona Coffee
First and foremost, experienced farmers handpick ripe coffee cherries with great precision and attention to detail.
Many other coffees are picked by farm machinery – even some Hawaiian coffees such as Kauai.
They wash them to convert the beans into parchment.
After this, the parchment is dried in the sun for 7-14 days to ensure there’s no more than 10% moisture in there.
In case you didn’t know, moisture limits the growth of Ochratoxin A, a toxin which according to the WHO, has numerous toxic effects on humans.
Now that we have solid reasons to try Hawaiian coffees, you’re probably wondering which those coffees are.
Here they are!
The Best Hawaiian Coffees
Kona Coffee is the Most Popular
There’s no denying that Kona coffee is the most popular Hawaiian coffee.
Unfortunately, they’re not only very expensive but also quite rare.
Why is it so Expensive?
Because the Hawaiian farmers have to receive a minimum wage (in line with American law).
It’s compared to coffee produced by the underpaid coffee farmers in third-world countries where there are really no compensation laws.
And in whatever case, even if there are such laws, the cost of labor in the US is definitely higher than in Africa…
Why is it Rare?
Rarity stems from the fact that Kona coffee beans are only grown in Kona coffee belt.
That area is about 30 miles long and only 2-3 miles wide.
That’s definitely a small space for coffee beans that’s got fans all around the world, right?
It’s got to be rare!
Other Hawaiian Coffees
Most Hawaiian coffee lovers and experts, including John Fischer, identify the best Hawaiian coffees (besides Kona) as:
- Ka’u Coffee
- Puna Coffee
- Hamakua Coffee
- Kauai Coffee
- Maui Coffee
- Molokai Coffee
- Oahu Waialua Coffee
Photos by Troy Squillaci and Artem Bali
