Blog - 100% Kona
Aug 2, 2018
Caffeine & Coffee
There are many reasons to love coffee…taste, community, ceremony and of course the buzz. Caffeine is the natural component in coffee that gives you a lift when you drink it. Caffeine is found in the…
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Jul 18, 2018
The Big Island: Open for Business & Pleasure
For the first time in a long time the Big Island of Hawai`i has made international news with the recent volcanic eruption. Yes, tragically, over 700 people have lost homes , but the majority of Island, including all airports and resort areas, are safe and open for business as usual.
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Jun 26, 2018
Coffee, Controversy, & California
You may have heard or read in the news lately about a ruling by a California Superior Court judge that may require coffee to come with a warning label. We at The Kona Coffee and Tea Company, find this ruling unfortunate and would like to take this opportunity to offer some clarification and education on this matter.
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May 3, 2018
Bees...Nature's Own Caretaker
Our barista Andrew finds out exactly where the honey in his coffee comes from on the Kona Coffee & Tea farm.
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Apr 20, 2018
A Greener Café
Here are six ways we are making our Kona café more green this year, including saving 187,200 plastic straws.
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Mar 1, 2018
Home-grown Design
After 20 years of farming Kona coffee, the Bolton family thought it was time to update the look of the Kona Coffee & Tea coffee bag. They partnered with a Big Island designer to pay tribute to the farm that started it all.
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Feb 9, 2018
Started From The Farm, Now We're Here
Twenty years ago my parents took a leap of faith and planted 20 acres of Kona coffee with the hope that one day it would grow into something that could support their family and enrich their community. This is our story of how Kona Coffee and Tea came to be.
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Dec 7, 2017
Honey I'm Home
Talk about busy bees! The bees in our Kona coffee fields pollinate our coffee flowers and make amazing honey. Learn about the role bees play in our farm to cup Kona coffee operation.
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Nov 3, 2017
The Journey of The Bean from Farm to Cup
Fall is harvest time, when we get to pluck the bright red “fruits of our labor” from the coffee trees. And because so much goes into each harvest, we thought we'd share the journey of the bean from farm to cup.
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Oct 9, 2017
The IRONMAN®
Every fall our tranquil town of Kona comes alive with thousands of triathletes from around the world and their followers. These athletes come to test their bodies and minds with one of the most grueling triathlons on the planet: The IRONMAN® World Championship...
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