What Does Kona Mean? A Coffee Lovers Definition

When you love great coffee and start sipping and trying volcanic coffee, the word “Kona” springs up often – What does Kona mean for coffee lovers?

This short, sharp article will define the meaning of the word Kona with a lean towards coffee lovers.

What Does Kona Mean In The World Of Coffee?

In the world of great coffee, just as it is with fine wine, the name comes from a particular location where the beans (or grapes!) are grown and cultivated.

Stating the obvious, Kona is the name of the district from which Kona coffee beans come from. There are very few coffees in the world that can be classified as volcanic coffee and only one from the western hemisphere and that is Kona, which is one of the reasons Kona stands out.

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What Does Volcanic Soil Do To Kona Coffee?

Volcanic soil is mineral rich and has beneficial properties for the coffee beans that are grown in the soil that have a positive effect on both the taste and the nutritional content.

Kona coffee beans, grown in the volcanic rich soil of the Hualalai and Mauna Loa mountains in the Kona District of Hawaii’s Big Island, benefit also from improved drainage and runoff of the rain water.

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What Does Kona Mean In Hawaiian?

Kona in the Hawaiian language, like many words in the English language, has many meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

In meteorological terms, Kona is in reference to a southwesterly winter wind, often associated with strong gusts and rain, hence the term Kona winds.

With a touch of irony, the word Kona has its origins, meaning the dry side or leeward side of the island. Of course, geographically it refers to the west coast district of Hawaii’s big island which is divided into both North Kona and South Kona districts.

What Is Kona Known For?

Besides tourism and great coffee plantations to visit, the Kona district is famed for deep sea fishing and hosts the annual Billfish tournament.

Is Kona A Girls Name?

Kona in the Hawaiian language is also in reference to lady, in the context of a beautiful, elegant lady. In other contexts, Kona is used to mean wife, or woman as in “she is my lady”, woman or wife. Kona can also be used aptly as a girl’s name.

Frequently Asked Questions About What Does Kona Mean

What Does 100% Kona Mean?

100% Kona means that the coffee in the package is only Kona coffee beans and is not blended with other beans from other parts of Hawaii or other parts of the world.

What Does Kona Style Mean?

The term “Kona Style” is in reference to a particular roasting technique in which Kona beans are roasted. Kona Style is not actually Kona coffee as the beans can come from anywhere. It’s a sneaky way of getting consumers to buy coffee that they think is Kona coffee, but may not actually be Kona coffee.

Does Kona Mean Coffee?

No, the Hawaiian word for coffee is Kope. Kona is the district in which the coffee is grown and produced. Kona coffee’s only come from the Kona district of Hawaii’s big island.

What Is The Origin Of Kona?

The most common and original form of Kona coffee originated in Guatemala. It now thrives in the mineral-rich soil in the Kona district in Hawaii’s Big Island. The Kona coffee cherry is botanically known as Kona Typica.

Does Kona Mean Lady In Hawaiian?

Yes, the Kona, within the correct context, also means lady in the Hawaiian language. It is a name that can be used for both girls and boys.

Frappé-Ing It All Up – What Does Kona Mean?

Kona in reference to the world of coffee is in reference to America’s best, tastiest coffee and one of the better volcanic coffees that you can and will find in the gourmet coffee world.

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