Rusty's Hawaiian
Classic Roast
| Roaster Location: | Pahala, Hawaii |
| Coffee Origin: | Ka'u growing district, "Big Island" of Hawaii. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 53/67 |
| Est. Price: | $19.00/8 ounces |
| Review Date: | August 2014 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Sweetly and intensely pungent. Honey, black currant, sweet plum, dark chocolate, night-blooming flowers in aroma and cup. Deeply nuanced, balanced acidity; syrupy mouthfeel. Flavor and sweetness overwhelm a slight drying sensation in the finish.
Notes
Ka’u is a newly emerged Hawaii coffee growing district centered thirty miles or so southeast of the famous Kona region. Lorie Obra’s Rusty’s Farm is one of Ka’u’s best-known and most celebrated farms. Lorie meticulously picks, processes and roasts her coffees using traditional methods and artisan attention. Visit www.rustyshawaiian.com or call 808-928-8916 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Elegant and Kenya-like in its intensity and suggestions of pungent berryish fruit and lush flowers.
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This review originally appeared in the August, 2014 tasting report: Hawaii 2014: The Classics Rule
