Originally Posted by
ConciergeMike
Geographically speaking, IMHO Blue Mountain and Kona are the two best varieties of coffee I've had. The name of the last pound of Kona I went thru is escaping me, but I'll put it this way: I came home from my last cruise with 5 pounds of Blue Mountain in the luggage. I pick it up in the pierside shops in Ocho Rios, where it is shockingly well-priced.
I've tried several brands of Kona coffee across a few trips to the region. The one I keep coming back to is Blue Sky, and it is excellent. The medium roast is great for drip/french press, and I use dark roast Estate Reserve to make Americanos at home (most Kona coffees I've tried don't stand up to steam pressure, but this one, for some reason, makes great stovetop espresso). It's so good, I have to swear when I drink it.
If you're in ANC, the Kaladi Bros. Trieste is a really nice espresso blend, though it's not grown locally.
