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The annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrated its tastiest event, the KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest, at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa.

Professionals, amateurs, and culinary students competed in two divisions, entrée and dessert. Keiki (12 years and younger) competed in the dessert division only.

Winners received a trophy or ribbon, a KTA Gift Certificate or cash prizes.

Judges graded entries on a 40-point scale: Presentation and Impression (5 points), Plate Design (5 points), Composition/Harmony of Ingredients (10 points), Preparation and Craftsmanship (15 points) and Serving Methods and Portions (5 points).

The KTA Super Stores Kona Coffee Recipe Contest is a signature event of the festival.

Following are the 2010 Kona Coffee Recipe Contest winners: