This single-origin Kona coffee comes from Uluwehi Farms in Holualoa, planted three years ago at 1,900 feet elevation. The SL34 variety was selected and propagated by Miguel, with seeds sourced from Fua Dadi Waiono Farm ten years prior. The coffee is processed using a Champagne Natural method, where selected yeast strains ferment whole cherries in water to enhance fruit flavors and create a rich, silky mouthfeel. Tasting notes include grapefruit, toasted coconut, and pineapple aromatics that evolve into black cherry and oak flavors with vibrant citrus and complex finish.
Origin
Kona (United States)
Flavor Notes
Pineapple, Grapefruit, Toasted Coconut, Black Cherry, Oak
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.
