This competition-winning washed Geisha is produced by Carlos Jaramillo at Finca Llavecocha in the Saraguro canton of Loja, Ecuador. Grown at an altitude of 2,220 meters, this light roast coffee offers a refined and elegant profile. It features fragrant floral aromatics of jasmine, complemented by notes of mandarin, peach, strawberry, lemongrass, almond, cinnamon, and chocolate. The cup is characterized by a silky, tea-like body with bright, refined acidity and a long, elegant 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.
