Blind Assessment

Vibrant, layered, arrestingly aromatic. Passionfruit, dried mango, jasmine and white grape mingle with suggestions of honeyed black tea and candied lime zest in aroma and small cup. Creamy, full mouthfeel and vivid, fruit-saturated finish that unfolds with extraordinary persistence and lift. In cappuccino format, the tropical fruit tones settle into a softer, more expansive register — tropical punch, vanilla cream, and fresh florals — while the fermentation-derived complexity adds remarkable aromatic intrigue throughout.

Notes

Produced by smallholding farmers, from trees of the Typica, Geisha and SL34 varieties of Arabica, and processed by the washed method using alcohol-producing wine yeast strains during the fermentation step. Paradise prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches only after orders are placed. Visit www.paradiseroasters.com or call 808-498-4048 for more information.

Bottom Line

An exceptionally expressive Kona espresso in which the Typica, Geisha, and SL34 varieties and a wine-yeast fermentation converge to produce a cup of rare tropical vibrancy, floral elegance, and resonant depth — a distinctive Hawaiian coffee roasted for espresso applications.

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