This coffee is from A Coffee Farm in the Pear Tree area of the Ka'ū District on Hawaii Island, grown at 1,300-1,500 feet elevation. The variety is Lempira, a disease-resistant cultivar developed in Central America. The coffee is processed using anaerobic washed method with wine yeast fermentation. Roasted light to preserve acidity and structure. Flavor profile features raspberry, walnut, dark chocolate, and cabernet franc undertones with green apple-like acidity. The body is structured and medium-light with crisp, focused acidity and a subtle red-wine character finish.
Origin
Ka'Ū District (United States)
Flavor Notes
Raspberry, Dark Chocolate, Walnut, Cabernet Franc, Green Apple
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.
