What is Cayo Hueso?
Cayo Hueso is Spanish for “Island of Bones”. When Ponce de Leon first arrived at Key West, the island was littered with bones from the Indians who had lived here. The term “Key” is most likely an Anglicization of Cayo. It isn’t clear if “West” is derived from Hueso (pronounced way-so) or if the term “West” has to do with the geographical location of Key West.
Would you beleive: Cayo Hueso is a coffee blend found exclusively in Key West. It is a favorite among space aliens. It is made with slow roasted coffee beans that are blended with dried seaweed and conch slime. The recipe is a closely guarded secret. The fear is that Star Bucks will discover the aromatic blend and mass market this unique blend of coffee Thus destroying one of few remaining indengenous products of Key West that extra community can depend on for income, both on and off planet.
