After the production of the coffee, it passes through different companies before reaching out to you. Each distributor moves the coffee further to the stores. Each delayed move can take months and years to get to you. With all these moving, you are not sure if you are getting the original coffee or not. The Kona farmers produce Kona coffee intending to provide its taste worldwide. This coffee is pulped, fermented, washed, dried, hulled, sorted, and stored carefully to give you that distinctly flavored cup of coffee. But the onward process of distribution needs to be revised in order to maintain the quality of the coffee. Therefore, in this article, we will take you through the basics of Kona coffee which entails tips for purchasing and storing pure Kona coffee.

Before purchasing:

Authenticity: You can find various coffee brands with the name Kona, but in reality, they are just mimics of Kona coffee. However, there are Kona blends available in the market. It is advised not to confuse Kona with Kona blends. Kona blends have as little as 10% Kona beans in them. Therefore, we suggest you follow these points while purchasing the original Kona coffee:

  • Always check the label. It should be written 100% Kona coffee.
  • For quality beans, always prefer to buy estate-grown and specialty-grade beans.
  • You can buy directly from the coffee farms.

Check the size of the bag: Some packages look the same size as the Kona coffee packages but only contain 7 ounces. In contrast, a real Kona coffee contains 12 to 1 LB ounces.

Fresh coffee: Kona coffee is one of the most expensive brands. So, naturally, you want a fresh product. To check the freshness of the brand, you can follow these steps:

  • Purchase the roasted coffee beans in small batches.
  • Purchase the one-way valve packages to prevent the air from entering.
  • Do not buy packages with transparent sides, as the light affects the coffee’s freshness.
  • Prefer whole beans rather than ground coffee.

Storage:

Always store your coffee beans in an opaque container with an airtight lid at room temperature. Take out the amount you want to grind. Whereas if your coffee bag has a one-way valve, you don’t need to keep your coffee beans in a container. You can leave your beans in that bag; just squeeze out the air when you close it and seal it with a clip. You must ensure that your coffee bag or container is stored away from light and moisture. Moreover, if you are keeping your coffee in a refrigerator, make sure that it is stored in an air-proof container to prevent it from moisture and freezer burn.

Good coffee is a combination of environmental factors and passionate farmers. Unfortunately, in this adulterated world, you can find many stores or distributors selling fake coffee brands. Regular coffee drinkers might be able to know the difference between fake and original, but what about the ones who are trying Kona coffee for the first time? Therefore, the above-mentioned tips are essential to remember while buying original Kona coffee.