This coffee is a Geisha variety from the Finca Clara Luz farm in the Loja-Quilanga district of Ecuador, grown at an elevation of 1700 meters. It is a natural processed coffee that offers an elegant flavor profile with notes of rose petals, cardamom, plum, jasmine, and grapefruit. The cup is characterized by lovely florals intertwined with ripe fruit notes and a distinct sweetness.
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.
