Organization: Kona Blue Sky Coffee, Holualoa, Hawaii
Coffee: Estate Reserve Kona, Dark Roast
Reviewed: February 2002
Overall Rating: 90 points
Roast (Agtron): Medium-Dark (41/43)
Estimated Price:
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Origin: Kona growing region, Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Notes: By the Agtron numbers this is not a particularly dark roast, but in the cup it displays a hint of the bittersweet twist characteristic of darker roasts. From the Twigg-Smith farm in the Holualoa district. Visit www.konablueskycoffee.com or call 1-877-322-1700 for more info.

Blind Assessment: Acidy but balanced; clean, sweet, direct. Nuanced with floral and dry chocolate notes. Rich finish with a hint of roasty bittersweetness.

Who should drink it: A versatile coffee displaying enough acidity to brighten the cup of traditionalists but just enough bittersweetness and roasty finish to satisfy all but the most extremist of dark-roast lovers.

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