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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Kona coffee, known for its mellow and sweet notes, thrives in the mineral-rich soil.
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
Kona coffee dates to the 1820s, when missionaries started planting the crop.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2021
Old-crop Kona coffee is said by some trade authorities to be equal to either Mocha or Old Government Java.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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