This blend combines coffees from Latin America and Asia, specifically bringing together chocolate and spice notes from Southeast Asia balanced with brightness from Central and South America. Dark roasted with precision to create a foundation that excels in milk beverages. Features chocolate, caramelized sugar, and warm spice with a velvety texture. Rated 93 points by Coffee Review. Designed primarily for milk-based beverages but also performs well as straight espresso, cold brew, or pour-over.
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.
