A world-class washed Geisha from Santa Barbara County, California, grown at Finca 1890 at approximately 200 feet elevation. The coffee features the Geisha (Gesha) variety processed using a controlled, yeast-assisted washed fermentation method. Light roasted to emphasize its classic floral profile with notes of plumeria, orange blossom, bergamot, sweet lime, blueberry, and white chocolate. The coffee displays brilliant, high-definition acidity with a silky, weightless body and tea-like structure characteristic of elite washed Geishas.
Founded in 2002 by R. Miguel Meza in Minnesota, Paradise Coffee Roasters relocated to Hilo, Hawaii in 2008 to work directly with local farmers and root the business in origin. The roastery operates a Diedrich IR12, utilizing equipment known for precision and control in capturing the nuanced flavors of specialty coffee. Coffees have consistently achieved exceptional ratings from Coffee Review, with more than 100 coffees scoring between 93 and 97 points and an impressive five year average of 94 points. The selection specializes in Hawaiian coffees from Kona and Ka'u regions alongside carefully selected producers from Panama, Jamaica, and Vietnam.
