In order to standardize the flavor of their coffee, large retailers like Starbucks have to over-roast their coffee beans. This ensures that the Starbucks coffee you drink in New York tastes the same as the cup you order at a Starbucks in L.A.. It also (in my opinion) results in coffee that tastes burnt.

Last month I vacationed in Hawaii, and was happy to be reacquainted with my beloved Kona coffee. In this blog post, you’ll learn some interesting facts about Kona coffee (the best in the world, according to Mark Twain!), and also a few links to where you can buy 100% Kona coffee online.