Kona Coffee Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Measure and grind
Measure 0.5 cup whole Kona coffee beans (about 56–60 g). Grind to a medium-coarse consistency if using a drip or pour-over method, or a medium-fine grind for a filter brewer. For a French press use a coarse grind.
2
Boil water
Bring 4 cups (about 960 ml) of filtered water to a boil, then remove from heat and let rest 30 seconds to 45 seconds (target temperature ~200°F / 93°C).
3
Bloom (pour-over or pour step for drip)
If using pour-over: place a filter in the dripper and rinse with hot water, then discard rinse. Add the ground Kona coffee to the filter. Pour a small amount of hot water (about 1/2 cup) evenly over the grounds to wet them, and wait 30–45 seconds to allow the coffee to bloom and release gases.
4
Brew
Continue pouring the remaining hot water slowly in a circular motion over the grounds until you reach 4 cups total. If using a drip machine, add grounds to the basket and pour the 4 cups of hot water into the reservoir and start the brew. If using a French press, add grounds, pour all the hot water, stir once, place the lid with plunger up, and steep 4 minutes before pressing down slowly.
5
Serve
Once brewed, pour the coffee immediately into warmed mugs to preserve aroma and temperature. Taste plain first to appreciate the Kona flavor.

6
Sweeten and finish
If desired, stir in up to 1 teaspoon granulated sugar while the coffee is hot so it dissolves. Add 2 tablespoons milk or cream (or to taste) and/or 1 teaspoon flavored syrup if you prefer a flavored or sweeter cup. Stir gently and serve immediately.