Ka'ū Classic Light Roast is sourced from high-elevation farms in the Ka'ū District, Hawai'i Island, grown between approximately 1,600 and 2,500 feet. This coffee features Hawaiian Typica and Red Catuai varieties processed through a fully washed method. The light roast highlights honeyed citrus, yellow plum, macadamia, and milk chocolate with white flower and sweet spice aromatics. The cup delivers silky, light body with bright, balanced acidity, emphasizing clarity and floral complexity over roast-driven flavors.
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.
