How much coffee is produced in Kona?
Production varies with climate and other factors, but about two million pounds of (green) coffee were produced in Kona in 1997 on about 2,300 acres of land. Today about 3 million pounds of green coffee beans are produced in Kona each year, from about 15 million pounds of cherry (about 19% by weight) and then this weight will be reduced another 20% by roasting.
