This coffee is a 100% Kona coffee sourced from Hōlualoa, North Kona, Hawaii, grown at an altitude 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, offering a creamy, full body with bright, juicy acidity. Flavor notes include passionfruit, dried mango, jasmine, white grape, honeyed black tea, and candied lime zest.
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.
