100% Kona coffee grown on the volcanic slopes of Hualalai in North Kona, Hawai'i at elevations between 2,000 and 2,500 feet. This dark roast emphasizes body and warmth while preserving natural sweetness. Features Typica and K7 varieties with a full, smooth body and low acidity. Flavor notes include dark chocolate, ripe cherry, and toasted coconut with a round, smooth, gently sweet finish.
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.
