But let's get back to coffee... One of the main exports of the local economy is Kona Coffee. It is cultivated along the mountain slopes in an area that measures 3 miles by 20 miles so that the coffee supply is limited and in demand. Many coffee lovers feel that this is the perfect area to grow coffee crops because of the fertile and rich volcanic mountain soil and temperate weather conditions that offer a gourmet flavor in the coffee beans. Even more importantly, Kona Coffee is hand-picked by the local farmers to ensure that all beans processed have the best and most exquisite taste.