This Hawaiian coffee originates from the South Point farm in Kau district on Hawaii's Big Island, located at 600-640 meters elevation. The Yellow Caturra variety is cultivated in the region's cool, misty environment for excellent acidity and productivity. The beans are washed processed with pulping, overnight fermentation, water soaking, and drying on elevated screens. Peaberry selection results from the coffee cherry producing a single round seed instead of two flat seeds, creating uniform roasting characteristics. Flavor profile includes bright citrus notes, brown sugar, lemon, caramel, and grapefruit with clean acidity.
Origin
Kaua'I (United States)
Flavor Notes
Citrus Fruit, Grapefruit, Lemon, Brown Sugar, Caramelized
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.
