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Kona Coffee Beans - The Most Flavorful In The World

In 1828, a young man named Samuel Ruggles arrived on the beautiful island of Kona, Hawaii bearing a flavorful nutty tasting fruit of which he was proud and wished to share, arabica coffee beans. This proved to be very fortunate for the citizens of Hawaii, because with the combination of rich volcanic soil, humidity, and tropical weather, kona coffee beans became a household word and cultural tradition which holds strong even today.

In 1880, an influx of Japanese and Chinese nationalities arrived on the island to seek work. These hard working individuals were given a 5 to 10 acre plot and once established, proved their thanks by being the perfect workers for the job. Eventually a tax on all coffee coming in from outside of Hawaii helped to protect the kona coffee bean farms from infestation and disease, and also assisted in keeping the crops pure. Even though some insects and a black fungus sought to destroy the farms, and then the Great Depression arrived, by the late 1950's over 5,000 acres more of coffee trees were planted.

Today, more emphasis on earth conservation has brought us back to the farming of the past. Although it is more laborious to use organic means of farming, it is also more sought after, and consumers are taking notice and willing to spend the extra money to have a safer product. Due to a fair trade agreement, more jobs are available and this is an added benefit. One such company which uses these techniques is Green Mountain coffee company. They offer many varieties of coffee including blends, for example 10% kona and other coffees, such as Colombian, Jamaican, and Italian espresso a finely ground robust coffee.

Another company which uses blended coffees and offers flavored, decaf, organic and robust, is Millstone. These flavorful coffee beans are roasted to perfection and immediately packed in sealed containers to preserve freshness. Because they offer discounted kona blend coffee at the reasonable price of $6 to $8, anyone can enjoy the taste of the islands for a fraction of what 100% pure kona coffee would cost. So, enjoy a cup of high quality fresh coffee made from only the very best beans, and start the day right.    

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