The Critics Speak
Corby Kummer, 'The Great Good Cup', Diversion Magazine, February
1993
"...genuine Hawaiian Kona coffee is produced in very small quantities,
despite the wide distribution of what is labeled 'Kona'. Most of this is
actually a Kona blend (meaning as little as 10% genuine Kona coffee), and
even pure Kona can be indifferently grown and processed.
True Kona is a remarkably aromatic, ultra-smooth brew with clean, mild
flavors and very low acidity... One producer I can personally recommend
is John Langenstein, who works an eight-acre farm in Honaunau. Each bean
is hand picked at peak ripeness, pulped, meticulously washed, sun-dried,
and then air-roasted. The result is about as far from supermarket coffee
as it is possible to get."
'The Best of '94', Diversion Magazine, December 1994
"For variety and quality, no-one beats the Coffee Connection in
Boston... But Langenstein Farm on the Big Island of Hawaii wins special
mention for the best Kona coffee. Its aromatic, ultrasmooth brew is offered
in medium, dark, and French roasts."
'Black Book', Departure Magazine, May/June 1995
"Langenstein Farm sells terrific 100% Kona coffee."
Janice Wald Henderson, 'Dining', Diversion Magazine, February
1996
"Langenstein Farm sells excellent Kona estate coffee (the real
thing, as opposed to the aforementioned blends) at its Big Island locale
. . ."
Chuck Furuya, Gourmet Food Magazine, March 1997
"Langenstein Farm produces exceptional quality estate Kona coffee"
Notes:
Diversion Magazine is a privately sponsored publication for physicians
at leisure.
Departure Magazine is distributed by American Express to their platinum
card members.
Gourmet Food Magazine is a commerical publication for the discriminating
gourmet food enthusiast