Meet Miss Kona Coffee 2022, Kyndra Nakamoto

Meet Miss Kona Coffee 2022, Kyndra Nakamoto

“Royal Kona Coffee is a community-oriented company with great foundations in Aloha.” Back in January, Miss Kona Coffee 2022, Kyndra Nakamoto, reached out to Royal Kona (RK) Coffee for an interview to help tell the story about the hard work that goes behind producing...
Roasting Kona Coffee

Roasting Kona Coffee

Now that we’ve learned how Kona coffee is grown, harvested and processed, it’s time to learn about roasting Kona Coffee, and what the different types of roasts entail. While a coffee’s origin has a significant influence over its flavor, the roasting...
Processing Kona Coffee

Processing Kona Coffee

Now that we know more about growing conditions and how Kona coffee cherries are harvested, we can move on to the next stage: coffee processing. There is a lot to do before the beans are roasted and your cup of coffee is ready! There are two common methods for...
Harvesting Kona Coffee

Harvesting Kona Coffee

The aloha state is home to almost a thousand coffee farms combined, with the majority being located on the island of Hawaii (commonly referred to as the big island). Millions of pounds of coffee are produced each year, with farms in Hawaii carrying on the rich...
Growing Kona Coffee in Hawaii

Growing Kona Coffee in Hawaii

What is Kona coffee? Kona coffee refers to coffee that has been grown in the Kona region of the island of Hawaii – commonly referred to as the “Big Island”. With a rich history of generational farming and unique volcanic terrain, Kona is one of the...