Hawaii Kona

Our sourcing philosophy is based on quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship. After the green coffee is harvested and selected from the country of origin, it is directly sent to one of our factories in Switzerland where it undergoes a thorough screening and manufacturing process, from roasting to packaging, ensuring that every cup of Nespresso coffee meets our high standards.

Nespresso’s selection of the limited-edition Hawaii Kona is rooted in our commitment to offering some of the most exceptional coffees in the world. Since its initial launch in Canada in 2012, this rare and highly sought-after coffee has been celebrated for its unique terroir, distinctive flavor profile, and limited availability within the global coffee industry.

The coffee is cultivated on the highest slopes in the Kona region of Hawaii. In the Hawaiian language, Kona means "leeward,” a term that denotes the western side of the island, which is protected by the mountains from the effects of the trade winds and rains that dominate the climate of the rest of the island. Only coffee grown in this very small region – such as Nespresso’s Limited Edition Hawaii Kona – can be labelled Hawaii Kona. 

The Nespresso Limited Edition Hawaii Kona is a rare coffee that will captivate coffee drinkers as it gradually releases its exceptional roundness and richness alongside an array of delicate flavours and aromas. Made of pure Hawaii Kona Arabica, it is infinitely rich and smooth, with a silky texture, that reveals a fruity bouquet with subtle nutty notes.

Nespresso’s Hawaii Kona has been designed in such a way as to reveal the best notes typical of Hawaii Kona. On Original, the coffee is Medium roasted in a single batch and ground to a medium size in order to create some intensity while letting the exotic fruit notes prevail in the cup. On Vertuo, the beans undergo a split roast, with the first slightly lighter and longer and the second shorter and darker in colour for an extra punch, both done in almost the same time. The combination helps to preserve the natural fruity notes while creating body and intensity.

When extracting the coffee, Nespresso's aim is to offer the aromatic strength of Hawaii Kona in a cup while heightening the qualities of this special coffee.

This coffee will captivate coffee lovers as it gradually releases its exceptional roundness and richness alongside an array of delicate flavours and aromas. Made of pure Hawaii Kona Arabica, it is infinitely rich and smooth, with a silky texture, that reveals a fruity bouquet with subtle nutty notes.

The intensity of Limited Edition Hawaii Kona lies not in its strength. In place of bitterness, one finds gentle fruity and well-rounded flavours that are light with a pleasant aftertaste. With an intensity of five on a scale of one-to-thirteen, Hawaii Kona provides a unique experience that every coffee lover should taste, if only once.  

The Limited Edition Hawaii Kona coffee is available in all our boutiques, online and on the app. . Find a boutique near you and enjoy a free tasting.