Timothy's World Coffee, Kona Blend for Keurig Brewers, Medium, 50-Count K-Cups Review.
"Smooth and drinkable" 2009-09-19
By Mike D. (Washington State)
I'm a huge fan of K-Cup coffees. I have reviews for several, including other Timothy's roasts. The Kona Blend is one of my three favorites.
This roast isn't as dark as most would have you believe. It is relatively mellow, not burnt or harsh at all. It is pretty strong though, so if you're looking for a "good morning" caffeine buzz this is a good contender. Not as strong as something like Coffee People K-Cup Dark Roast, Extra Bold Jet Fuel for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) or Coffee People K-Cup Extra Bold Wake Up Call Bold for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) but those are much harsher coffees.
Note that if you've had 100% Kona coffee, this isn't the same. 100% Kona is very smooth and unique tasting but far more expensive than this. This K-Cup is a blend that comes somewhat close but not quite, but in my opinion is a good value. If you really want to experience 100% Kona, you can buy it from Amazon. If you get it in pods it's easier to use with a K-Cup machine, like the Aloha Island Coffee KONA-PODS - Medium Roast, 100% Pure Kona Coffee Pods, 36 Count Box.
Well worth the money. Buy a box!
"As close to real Kona coffee as you will get without spending $50" 2009-11-10
By Honest Abe (Los Angeles)
Understand that this is NOT Kona coffee. Kona coffee, found in Hawaii, is very expensive. It's $55 a pound. It is unrivaled in taste and quality though, the very best. This is a KONA BLEND, with only 10% Kona beans. That being said, it has many of the desirable properties of pure kona coffee: a sweet, non-acidic, fantastic coffee taste that is not overly bitter. It's the best medium blend out there, and for the price, a must buy. This is simply the best coffee you will get in a Kuerig cup. This is not a dark roast however, so if that's what you are looking for, look for the Kona Extra Bold, not this one. So good it converted me to a black coffee drinker.
"Great cup of Kona" 2010-01-22
By D. Staggs (Dallas TX USA)
For me this makes a great 9.25 ounce cup. I would call it bold, but very smooth and is worth paying a few cents more for. So if you like very bold just use less water.
"Pleasing Taste" 2010-03-02
By SurferGurl96770
Since buying the Keurig coffeemaker I've tried many flavors. The one that I keep coming back to is this one. Unbelievably smooth, low acid, and almost all the taste of real Kona coffee. For me, its the best of the K cup line. I don't usually like my coffee straight up. This one is the only one that I can drink without cream.
"No more money wasted at convenience stores for coffee" 2010-04-10
By S Knecht (Cherry Hill, NJ USA)
Excellent price, great coffee and fast delivery - bye bye convenience store coffee - 1/2 the price no waiting in line - enjoy fresh coffee with awesome flavor every morning.
By Mike D. (Washington State)
I'm a huge fan of K-Cup coffees. I have reviews for several, including other Timothy's roasts. The Kona Blend is one of my three favorites.
This roast isn't as dark as most would have you believe. It is relatively mellow, not burnt or harsh at all. It is pretty strong though, so if you're looking for a "good morning" caffeine buzz this is a good contender. Not as strong as something like Coffee People K-Cup Dark Roast, Extra Bold Jet Fuel for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) or Coffee People K-Cup Extra Bold Wake Up Call Bold for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) but those are much harsher coffees.
Note that if you've had 100% Kona coffee, this isn't the same. 100% Kona is very smooth and unique tasting but far more expensive than this. This K-Cup is a blend that comes somewhat close but not quite, but in my opinion is a good value. If you really want to experience 100% Kona, you can buy it from Amazon. If you get it in pods it's easier to use with a K-Cup machine, like the Aloha Island Coffee KONA-PODS - Medium Roast, 100% Pure Kona Coffee Pods, 36 Count Box.
Well worth the money. Buy a box!
By Honest Abe (Los Angeles)
Understand that this is NOT Kona coffee. Kona coffee, found in Hawaii, is very expensive. It's $55 a pound. It is unrivaled in taste and quality though, the very best. This is a KONA BLEND, with only 10% Kona beans. That being said, it has many of the desirable properties of pure kona coffee: a sweet, non-acidic, fantastic coffee taste that is not overly bitter. It's the best medium blend out there, and for the price, a must buy. This is simply the best coffee you will get in a Kuerig cup. This is not a dark roast however, so if that's what you are looking for, look for the Kona Extra Bold, not this one. So good it converted me to a black coffee drinker.
By D. Staggs (Dallas TX USA)
For me this makes a great 9.25 ounce cup. I would call it bold, but very smooth and is worth paying a few cents more for. So if you like very bold just use less water.
By SurferGurl96770
Since buying the Keurig coffeemaker I've tried many flavors. The one that I keep coming back to is this one. Unbelievably smooth, low acid, and almost all the taste of real Kona coffee. For me, its the best of the K cup line. I don't usually like my coffee straight up. This one is the only one that I can drink without cream.
By S Knecht (Cherry Hill, NJ USA)
Excellent price, great coffee and fast delivery - bye bye convenience store coffee - 1/2 the price no waiting in line - enjoy fresh coffee with awesome flavor every morning.
