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100% Kona Coffee Beans

Explore our curated collection of 100% Kona Coffee beans, sourced from small estates across Holualoa and the North Kona District. Each lot is roasted to order and selected for clarity, sweetness and the balance Kona coffees are know for.

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Explore Hawai‘i’s Finest 100% Kona Coffee Beans

Our Kona coffees come from high-elevation farms in Holualoa, where volcanic soil and ocean breezes create ideal growing conditions. Every lot is roasted to order in small batches, emphasizing clarity, sweetness, and the classic Kona balance that has made this region world-famous.

Whether you're seeking light-roast Kona for florals and citrus or medium roasts with chocolate and caramel, this collection showcases our freshest and most expressive Kona coffees.

What You Can Expect:

100% Kona Coffee (never blends)
Roast dates on every bag
Direct partnerships with small Kona growers
Distinct flavor profiles

Browse our current Kona selections below.

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Kona Classic Medium Roast — 100% Kona Coffee From $25.00

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Kona Tropical Punch — 100% Kona Coffee (Light Roast) From $50.00

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Kona Geisha Coffee — 100% Kona Coffee (Light Roast, Washed) From $100.00

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Best Kona Coffee — What Makes Ours Different

When people search for the best Kona coffee, they’re usually trying to separate true 100% Kona Coffee from blends, mass-roasted products, or beans that have lost freshness long before they reach your cup. The highest-quality Kona coffee comes from small farms in Holualoa and North Kona, where volcanic soils and cool mountain air create Kona’s signature profile: sweet, smooth, low-acid, and impeccably clean.

At Paradise Roasters, every lot of 100% Kona coffee we offer is:

High Elevation Estate Grown sourced from family farms in Holualoa and North Kona
Fresh-roasted to order, not batch-roasted weeks or months ahead
Selected for clarity, sweetness, and balance, the hallmarks of top-tier Kona
Shipped immediately after roasting, ensuring the cup quality that defines the best Kona coffees

Whether you’re comparing medium roasts, exploring more fruit-forward Kona varieties, or looking for a reliable daily Kona coffee, our curated selection represents the top 1% of Kona harvested each season. If you’re searching for the best Kona coffee online, this is where you’ll find it.

Our Approach to Kona Coffee Production

We work directly with small Kona farms not only as buyers, but as collaborators. Beyond selecting exceptional cherries from Holualoa and the North Kona district, we partner with growers to develop processing methods tailored specifically for Kona’s varieties and microclimates.

Over the past decade, we’ve refined fermentation and drying techniques in Hawai‘i and at origins around the world—methods that enhance clarity, sweetness, and the signature balance Kona coffee is known for. Several of the lots we offer each year are produced using Paradise-designed processes, from controlled yeast fermentations to extended honey and natural methods adapted for Kona’s humidity and altitude.

These collaborations allow us to bring out a broader spectrum of flavor—from classic clean Kona profiles to more expressive, fruit-forward cups—while ensuring every bean is traceable, ethically sourced, and roasted to order.

Responsible Sourcing, Crafted Quality

We build long-term relationships with growers across the Kona district, selecting coffee based on ripeness, quality, and the potential for exceptional flavor. Each is chosen with care and produced to the highest quality standards.

Processing Innovation Designed for Kona

Some of our most expressive Kona offerings are produced through fermentation & drying methods we’ve developed over years of research in Hawai‘i. These methods bring out fruit-forward, complex cup profiles.

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Compare Kona Coffee Beans: Which Roast Is Right for You?

Medium Roast Kona: classic sweetness, macadamia, citrus—best for pour-over and automatic brewers.
Tropical Punch Kona (experimental): fruit-forward, more intense aromatics—perfect for adventurous drinkers.
Kaʻū or Kona Micro-Lots: rare varieties like Kona Geisha, Mokka, or SL34, limited availability, high complexity.

Browse New Arrivals

100% Kona coffee grows exclusively on the volcanic slopes of North and South Kona on Hawai‘i Island, where mineral-rich soils, steady rainfall, and a mild microclimate create ideal conditions for high-quality arabica.

The result is a cup known for natural sweetness, low bitterness, silky texture, and notes of citrus, honey, and macadamia — a profile not found in coffees grown elsewhere.
True Kona coffee is rare.

The Kona district is small, labor costs in Hawai‘i are 15-20x that of other coffee producing countries, and farms produce limited annual harvests.

Craft processing and hand-picking add quality — and cost.

Prices reflect the combination of scarcity, labor, and exceptional cup profile.
No — Kona arabica contains similar caffeine levels to other premium arabicas.

Its smoothness often makes it taste gentler, but the caffeine content is typical for specialty coffee.
Look for these indicators:
- The label clearly states 100% Kona Coffee
- The bag lists a Hawai‘i farm, mill, or estate
- Roast date or small-batch roasting info is included
- No mention of “Kona blend” or percentages
We source directly from trusted Kona farms and roast all coffees fresh in small batches.
Kona shines across roast levels, but each highlights different qualities:
- Light roast: bright acidity, florals, citrus
- Medium roast: balanced sweetness, rich body
- Medium-dark: chocolate, caramel, deeper sweetness
If you’re unsure, medium roast is the most classic Kona profile.
To bring out Kona’s natural sweetness and clarity:
- Grind fresh: medium-fine for pour-over or medium for drip
- Water temp: 195–205°F (90–96°C)
- Dose: 1–2 tbsp (6–12g) per 6 oz of water
- Brew methods: pour-over, drip, AeroPress, French press
Fresh-roasted Kona is naturally smooth, so it performs well with most methods.

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Explore our curated collection of 100% Kona Coffee beans, sourced from small estates across Holualoa and the North Kona District. Each lot is roasted to order and selected for clarity, sweetness and the balance Kona coffees are know for.

Our Kona coffees come from high-elevation farms in Holualoa, where volcanic soil and ocean breezes create ideal growing conditions. Every lot is roasted to order in small batches, emphasizing clarity, sweetness, and the classic Kona balance that has made this region world-famous.

Whether you're seeking light-roast Kona for florals and citrus or medium roasts with chocolate and caramel, this collection showcases our freshest and most expressive Kona coffees.

What You Can Expect:

100% Kona Coffee (never blends)

Roast dates on every bag

Direct partnerships with small Kona growers

Distinct flavor profiles

Browse our current Kona selections below.

Best Kona Coffee — What Makes Ours Different

Kona Classic Medium Roast — 100% Kona Coffee

Kona Classic Medium — 100% Kona Coffee

Grown on the Volcanic Slopes of Hawai‘i Island

Flavor & Roast Profile

Origin & Farms

Recognition & Acclaim

Why This Kona Coffee Stands Out

How to Brew for Best Flavor

Responsible Sourcing, Crafted Quality

Processing Innovation Designed for Kona

Kona Coffee FAQs

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Explore our curated collection of 100% Kona Coffee beans, sourced from small estates across Holualoa and the North Kona District. Each lot is roasted to order and selected for clarity, sweetness and the balance Kona coffees are know for.

Our Kona coffees come from high-elevation farms in Holualoa, where volcanic soil and ocean breezes create ideal growing conditions. Every lot is roasted to order in small batches, emphasizing clarity, sweetness, and the classic Kona balance that has made this region world-famous.

Whether you're seeking light-roast Kona for florals and citrus or medium roasts with chocolate and caramel, this collection showcases our freshest and most expressive Kona coffees.

What You Can Expect:

100% Kona Coffee (never blends)

Roast dates on every bag

Direct partnerships with small Kona growers

Distinct flavor profiles

Browse our current Kona selections below.

Best Kona Coffee — What Makes Ours Different

Kona Classic Medium Roast — 100% Kona Coffee

Kona Classic Medium — 100% Kona Coffee

Grown on the Volcanic Slopes of Hawai‘i Island

Flavor & Roast Profile

Origin & Farms

Recognition & Acclaim

Why This Kona Coffee Stands Out

How to Brew for Best Flavor

Responsible Sourcing, Crafted Quality

Processing Innovation Designed for Kona

Kona Coffee FAQs

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