{"product_id":"hawaiian-kona-blend-50-kona-medium-roast","title":"Hawaiian Kona Blend — 50% Kona Medium Roast","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHawaii in Every Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKona coffee is one of the rarest and most coveted coffees in the world — grown on a narrow 30-mile strip of volcanic coastline on the western slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai on Hawaii's Big Island, in conditions that exist nowhere else on earth. The afternoon cloud cover, cool ocean breezes, rich volcanic soil, and long, slow maturation season combine to produce a coffee with a character that has made it legendary for over 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Hawaiian Kona Blend brings that character to your cup at an accessible price point — blending 50% authentic Hawaiian Kona with the clean, bright body of a Costa Rican Tarrazu to create something smooth, balanced, and genuinely special. This is not a 10% Kona blend dressed up in Hawaiian packaging. Half of every bag is the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth milk chocolate · Gentle floral sweetness · Honey · Bright, clean finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Hawaiian Kona + 50% Costa Rica Tarrazu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Brewed As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip, pour-over, French press, AeroPress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy 50% Kona Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost Kona blends on the market contain 10% Kona — the legal minimum required to carry the Kona name when sold in Hawaii, and a percentage that produces a cup with only a faint trace of Kona character. At 50%, our blend crosses a meaningful threshold: you're getting a cup where Kona isn't a marketing footnote but the defining flavor presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Costa Rican Tarrazu that makes up the other half is not a filler. Tarrazu is one of Central America's most respected growing regions — clean, bright, and well-structured, with a natural sweetness that complements rather than competes with Kona's floral and chocolatey character. The result is a blend that feels cohesive, not compromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Kona Growing Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Kona Coffee Belt is one of the most geographically specific and tightly regulated coffee-growing regions in the world. Stretching just 30 miles along the western slope of the Big Island, at elevations between 500 and 2,500 feet, it is the only commercially significant coffee-growing region in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat makes Kona irreplaceable is the microclimate. Mornings are sunny and warm — ideal for photosynthesis and cherry development. Afternoons bring a reliable cloud cover that rolls in from the ocean, shading the plants during the hottest hours and moderating temperature. Cool nights slow the maturation of the cherry, extending the development period and allowing flavor compounds to concentrate gradually over weeks rather than days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe volcanic soil adds the final layer. Rich in minerals and with excellent drainage, the slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai provide the coffee plant with the nutrients and the drainage conditions it needs to thrive without waterlogging — a balance that flat, lower-elevation regions cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe result is a bean that is clean, mild, and sweet with remarkable consistency — one that generations of coffee buyers have paid significant premiums to acquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCosta Rica Tarrazu: The Perfect Partner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Tarrazu region of Costa Rica sits at high elevation in the mountains south of San José — one of the cleanest, brightest growing regions in Central America. Tarrazu coffee is known for its crisp acidity, natural sweetness, and structured body that makes it one of the most versatile blending coffees in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this blend, Tarrazu serves as the structural backbone — providing brightness, body, and clean sweetness that extends the Kona's natural floral and chocolate character without overwhelming it. The two origins are genuinely complementary: Kona brings elegance and depth, Tarrazu brings clarity and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eIn the Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Hawaiian Kona Blend drinks like what it is — a coffee built for enjoyment rather than analysis. It is smooth from the first sip, with none of the sharpness or bitterness that lower-quality coffees produce. The floral sweetness characteristic of Kona arrives in the aroma and carries through the mid-palate. Milk chocolate and honey notes round out the body. The finish is clean and bright — a Tarrazu contribution — and lingers pleasantly without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt is one of the most universally appealing coffees in our lineup. It works exceptionally well black for those who want to taste the Kona character clearly, and equally well with a small amount of cream for those who want something indulgent and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest brewed as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip is the most everyday-appropriate method for this blend — it produces a clean, consistent cup that showcases the floral and chocolate notes without requiring precision technique. Pour-over highlights the brightness and floral character most clearly. French press adds body and draws out the honey and chocolate in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eA Note on Kona Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAuthentic Kona coffee is expensive — 100% Kona routinely sells for $45–$60 per half pound and above. The price reflects the limited geography of the growing region, the labor-intensive hand-harvesting practice, and the genuine scarcity of a coffee that can only be grown in one place on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur 50% Kona Blend makes that character genuinely accessible. At $34.99 per pound, you're getting a cup that reflects authentic Kona quality without the full premium of a 100% Kona purchase — and significantly more Kona content than the 10% blends that dominate the market at similar price points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eEvery Bag Gives Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLike every coffee in our lineup, the Hawaiian Kona Blend supports our mission. A portion of every purchase goes directly to youth education and nature conservation through our monthly giving partners — Boys \u0026amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Student Conservation Association, Environmental Defense Fund, and Kid Powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGreat coffee, doing good. In every direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this 100% authentic Hawaiian Kona?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a 50% Kona blend — meaning half the coffee in every bag is genuine Hawaiian Kona grown in the Kona Coffee Belt on Hawaii's Big Island. The other 50% is Costa Rican Tarrazu. It is not 100% Kona, and we are transparent about that. What it is, is one of the highest Kona-percentage blends available at this price point — significantly above the 10% industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy blend Kona with another coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Kona is among the most expensive coffees in the world, typically selling for $45–$60+ per half pound. Blending 50% Kona with a complementary origin like Costa Rica Tarrazu makes the character and quality of Kona accessible to a much broader range of coffee drinkers — without the compromise of a 10% blend that barely registers Kona's presence in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Kona coffee actually taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKona is known for being smooth, clean, and mildly sweet — with natural notes of milk chocolate, honey, and a gentle floral quality that sets it apart from African or South American origins. It has a medium body and bright but balanced acidity. It is one of the most approachable and crowd-pleasing coffees in the specialty world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this coffee available ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — available in whole bean or ground. Select your preference at checkout. For the best expression of Kona's floral and chocolate character, whole bean ground just before brewing is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in a sealed, airtight bag away from heat, light, and moisture. The resealable bag it ships in works well — press out excess air before sealing after each use. Best used within 2–3 weeks of opening for peak freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyday People Coffee \u0026 Tea","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 12oz","offer_id":47780042997925,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground \/ 12oz","offer_id":47780043030693,"sku":"69fb33608fe44","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Keurig \/ 12oz","offer_id":47780043063461,"sku":"69fb33613fc26","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Press Grind \/ 12oz","offer_id":47780043096229,"sku":"69fb335fc47e0","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cold Brew Grind \/ 12oz","offer_id":47780043128997,"sku":"69fb335e47e2a","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso Grind \/ 12oz","offer_id":47780043161765,"sku":"69fb335f161a7","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0191\/5640\/2242\/files\/ImageApr26_2026_06_01_26PM.png?v=1778455676","url":"https:\/\/www.everydaypeoplecoffeeandtea.com\/products\/hawaiian-kona-blend-50-kona-medium-roast","provider":"Everyday People Coffee \u0026 Tea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}