Coffee was first planted in Kona by missionary Samuel Ruggles in 1828 or 1829. Turns out coffee and Kona were a perfect match — Kona with its rich volcanic soil, hardworking family farmers, and perfect climate.

Coffee was first planted in Kona by missionary Samuel Ruggles in 1828 or 1829. Turns out coffee and Kona were a perfect match — Kona with its rich volcanic soil, hardworking family farmers, and perfect climate.