This specialty Robusta coffee is a honey-processed lot from the Napopayomino variety, grown in the Gonzalo Pizarro province of Ecuador. It was a 4th place winner in the 2022 Taza Dorada Robusta competition. The cup features a creamy mouthfeel with tasting notes of caramel, tamarind, cacao, and banana, complemented by a soft, tart acidity and a spicy finish. It is recommended for brewing as an espresso or using a French press.
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.
