This coffee is a Pacamara variety grown at 2,100 feet in the Ka‘ū region of Hawaii, specifically near Pāhala. It undergoes a custom malolactic natural process, where cherries are inoculated with bacteria in an anaerobic environment and dried in a dehumidified room. This light roast offers an intensely aromatic profile with notes of rose, raspberry, fig, brown sugar, cacao, cinnamon, pineapple, and cream. It features a creamy, velvety body with balanced, bright acidity, resulting in a complex and floral-forward cup.
Origin
Ka'U (United States)
Flavor Notes
Rose, Raspberry, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Pineapple, Cacao, Cream
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.
