Gloria Estate is a large farm located at 900-1100m in the Kitanglad Mountain range foothills on Mindanao, Philippines. This dark roast features Catimor variety coffee, processed using yeast fermentation washed method. The coffee offers a well-balanced profile with citrus notes, lime and mesquite in the aroma, and a sweet cup with cola and toasted marshmallow notes. Also suitable for espresso in milk-based drinks.
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.
