A light roast single-origin coffee from Finca El Paraíso-92 in Colombia, featuring the rare Papayo variety (an Ethiopian heirloom cultivated in Colombia). This coffee undergoes a unique koji fermentation process using Aspergillus oryzae, a microorganism traditionally used in Japanese sake and miso production. The beans develop distinctive tasting notes of peach, orange, and passion fruit with subtle hojicha (roasted tea) notes. The creamy mouthfeel and complex processing create a flavor profile reminiscent of milk tea.
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.
