Believe it or not, this is considered one of the most expensive coffees in the world.This cup I was served was extra piping hot, and you could taste bitter chocolate in it. A balanced acidity, with hints of orange rind, and the depth of flavour you expect from a fresh roast. Would I pay a massive premium - is the most expensive coffee in the world? No. But when you buy it in Hawaii, you don't pay that premium. And it's still damn good for that reason.
On Kona Coffee:
Kona coffee is the market name for coffee (Coffea arabica) cultivated on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Only coffee from the Kona Districts can be described as "Kona". The weather of sunny mornings, cloud or rain in the afternoon, little wind and mild nights combined with porous, mineral rich volcanic soil, creates favorable coffee growing conditions. The loanword for coffee in the Hawaiian language is kope, pronounced [ˈkope].
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