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WHAT IS 100% KONA COFFEE?
It is coffee grown exclusively in the districts of North and South Kona
on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Be aware that many coffees labeled “Kona” or
“Kona Blend” contain almost no Kona beans at all.
Unlike blended Scotch, which is a mixture of several Scotch whiskies,
Kona blends consist of 10% or less Kona, the rest being lower quality
coffee of uncertain origin.
100% Kona is the real thing --- not a component of a “mystery
blend.”
WHAT
IS ESTATE COFFEE?
Estate coffee is coffee from a single farm and is carefully nurtured by
the grower. Tenderly pampered, this special crop from a piece of land
in a unique microclimate will have its own taste profile.
WHAT
IS GREEN COFFEE?
Green coffee is coffee that has been harvested, dried, and hulled. It
can be stored for months in this form.
Many coffee connoisseurs prefer to purchase green beans to roast
themselves for the freshest custom brew.
WHAT
ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ORGANIC FARMING?
Rancho Aloha 100% Kona coffee is an organic product, certified by the
Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA).
Organic growers do not use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or
herbicides. A rigorous inspection and certification process ensures
that the customer receives the purest possible product.
Organic farming promotes sustainable agriculture, not
“chemical farming.”
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WHAT TYPES OF
COFFEE DOES RANCHO ALOHA OFFER?
Fresh roasted whole bean for optimal freshness.
We offer a Prize-Winning-Roast (a medium roast) and a Mellow Medium-Dark Roast --- flavors and aromas are fully
developed and the special taste of Kona is highlighted.
Green coffee is also available in one, two, five and ten pound bags.
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HOW SHOULD COFFEE
BE BREWED?
We recommend the French Press method. Coffee is coarsely ground and
steeped for three to four minutes. A little experimentation will help
you determine the amount of coffee to use --- generally one to two
measures per six ounces of water. Filtered water is preferred --- and
grind the coffee just before brewing.
WHAT’S
THE BEST WAY TO STORE 100% KONA COFFEE?
Rancho Aloha coffee is packaged in sealed foil bags which have a
one-way valve, allowing gasses to escape but preventing air from
entering.
Once the bag is opened, keep beans in an airtight container in a cool,
dry place. Storing coffee in the freezer or refrigerator exposes it to
condensation, and moisture and air damage freshness and aroma.
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