Coffee origin, United States (Hawaii)
Hawaii (Kona)
Kona coffee grows on the volcanic slopes of Hawaii's Big Island and is known for a smooth, mild cup.
- Taste Smooth, mild and sweet, with a medium body, and notes of nuts and brown sugar.
- Where United States (Hawaii)
Written by the KAIVO team, Mumbai. Last updated 4 November 2026. Cite as: KAIVO, "Hawaii (Kona)", kaivo.in/pages/origin-hawaii-kona
Kona is a coffee region on the Big Island of Hawaii, where Arabica grows on the slopes of the Hualalai and Mauna Loa volcanoes. The weather there is sunny in the morning and cloudy in the afternoon, which suits coffee. It is grown on small farms and is expensive, as labour costs are high. The cup is smooth, mild and sweet.
Questions
Why is Kona coffee so expensive?
Labour costs in Hawaii are high, the farms are small, and the supply is limited.