This Puna Champagne Natural from Paradise Coffee Roasters is a single-origin coffee grown in the Puna District on Hawai‘i Island. It blends Typica (90%) with a small Geisha component (10%), processed with the Champagne Natural method (inoculated, submerged fermentation) and roasted light. Harvested October 7, 2025, at ~1,500 ft elevation, it presents Rose, Dark Chocolate, and Raspberry flavors with a silky, structured body and vibrant acidity.
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.
