This Liberica coffee from Vietnam's Quảng Trị region is processed using the Anaerobic Natural method by 96b Cafe and Roastery in collaboration with Htx nông nghiệp sinh thái bốn phương. Cherries are fermented in sealed bags for 120 hours, then dried for 3 days, re-bagged in a dark room for 2 weeks, and dried to 12% moisture. The beans are notably smaller than typical Libericas. Tasting notes include aromas of berries, jackfruit, and toasted nuts, with a sweet cup featuring stevia-like sweetness, bright citrusy acidity, tropical fruit flavors like cherimoya and jackfruit, and a long finish with coating mouthfeel.
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.
