Kona coffee
Americannoun
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an arabica coffee tree, Coffea arabica, cultivated exclusively in the Kona district on the Island of Hawaii.
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the seeds, usually called beans, of this tree, among the most expensive of the world’s coffee beans.
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Also called Kona. the beverage made from the ground beans.
Etymology
Origin of Kona coffee
First recorded in 1895–90
Example Sentences
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This is how coffee farmers in Hawaii fought and won against counterfeit Kona coffee beans.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024
When I recently mentioned the concept to a colleague, she immediately offered this perfect riff — King's Hawaiian rolls stuffed with Kona coffee ice cream.
From Salon • May 19, 2022
The original lawsuit claimed that 2.7 million pounds of authentic Kona coffee beans are grown each year — but more than 20 million pounds of coffee labeled Kona are sold.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2022
Hundreds of Kona coffee farmers filed a class action lawsuit against major coffee sellers in 2019 for falsely advertising coffee blends.
From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 2021
Kona coffee, grown in the district of that name, commands the highest price.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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