This 100% Kona coffee is sourced from select farms in Holualoa, North Kona, Hawaii, grown at altitudes between 1,600 and 2,500 feet. It is a blend of Typica, SL34, and Geisha varieties, processed using a yeast-fermented washed method. The coffee is roasted specifically for espresso to enhance sweetness, body, and solubility while maintaining vibrant tropical fruit and floral notes. Tasting notes include passion fruit, dried mango, jasmine, white grape, honey-processed black tea, and candied lemon peel, offering a creamy mouthfeel and a long, fruit-forward 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.
