Ka'ū Classic Dark Roast is sourced from high-elevation farms in the Ka'ū district on Hawai'i Island, grown between 1,600 and 2,500 feet altitude. Varieties include Hawaiian Typica and Red Catuai, processed via fully washed method. This dark roast emphasizes body, warmth, and sweetness with flavor notes of cocoa, apricot, and cream. Full-bodied with low, gentle acidity, it offers a smooth, refined cup that retains clarity despite the extended roast development.
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.
