Should I buy whole bean coffee or ground coffee?

It depends on what you prioritize in your coffee experience. At Mountain Thunder, about 90% of our orders are for whole bean Kona Coffee, but we certainly understand there are...
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The Best Way to Store Your Kona Coffee

The Best Way to Store Your Kona Coffee

The best way to store whole bean coffee is to keep it in an airtight, opaque container in a cool, dry place away from light, heat, and moisture. Here are...
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What are the benefits of hand-picking Kona Coffee?

Why are Kona Coffee beans hand-picked? All Kona Coffee is hand-picked. This means one person selectively picks the ripe coffee fruit, which we call cherry, due to its color. Every...
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What's the big deal about peaberry beans?

What are peaberry beans, and why might you consider trying them? These ultra-rare beans have a unique shape, size, density and flavor profile, which, to many, make them the go-to Kona Coffee when you want something special.
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New Year's Coffee Resolutions!

We make New Year's resolutions for health, wealth, and relationships, so why not make some for Kona Coffee? Here are five New Year's resolutions for enjoying Kona Coffee: Explore Different...
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The History of Kona Coffee

The History of Kona Coffee

The history of coffee in Kona, Hawaiʻi, is a fascinating tale of agricultural development, cultural exchange, and economic significance. Mountain Thunder is proud to carry on the tradition of Kona Coffee...
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