This Kona Geisha is grown at the Noelani farm in the Holualoa region of Hawaii at an altitude of 2500 feet. It is a Geisha variety coffee processed using a blend of spontaneous anaerobic fermentation and batches inoculated with wine yeast. The flavor profile is complex and vibrant, featuring notes of coffee blossom, bergamot, passion fruit, tropical fruits, lemon, green tea, and jasmine, with a silky mouthfeel and a long 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.
