What is specialty coffee?

Specialty coffee refers to high-quality coffee beans that are sourced from specific microclimates, carefully cultivated, harvested, and processed to bring out unique flavors and characteristics. It emphasizes quality, sustainability, and traceability throughout the entire coffee supply chain.

How is specialty coffee different from regular coffee?

Specialty coffee focuses on the quality and unique characteristics of the coffee beans, whereas regular coffee is more about mass production and consistency. Specialty coffee often has distinct flavors, and its beans are graded and scored based on attributes such as aroma, taste, and body.

What is single-origin coffee?

Single-origin coffee refers to coffee beans that are sourced from a single geographical region, farm, or producer. This can highlight the unique characteristics of the coffee beans influenced by the specific climate, soil, and processing methods of that region.

How is Geisha Coffee graded and scored?

Specialty Geisha Coffee is graded and scored using a standardized system developed by the Specialty Coffee Association. Beans are evaluated based on factors such as aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and balance. A coffee must score at least 80 out of 100 points to be considered specialty grade.

What are the best brewing methods for Geisha Coffee?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as the best brewing method depends on personal preferences and the specific characteristics of the coffee beans. Common methods include pour-over, French press, Aeropress, espresso, and cold brew. Experimenting with different methods can help you find the best way to showcase the unique flavors of Geisha Coffee.

How should I store Geisha Coffee?

To maintain freshness and flavor, store Geisha Coffee in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator or freezer, as temperature fluctuations can negatively affect the taste and quality.

Kona Extra Fancy - Kainaliu Farm

Name: Kona Extra Fancy - Kainaliu Farm
Brand: Paradise Coffee Roasters
SKU: kona-xf-4
Price: 30.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $30

Unit price per

Size:

4oz

12oz

5Lb

Grind:

Whole Bean

Auto- Drip

French Press

Quantity:

only 0 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Pacific

Country: USA

Farm: Aloha Hills Kainaliu

Process: Washed

Region: Kealakekua, North Kona District, Hawaiʻi Island

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Taste:

Balance personified. Hints of honey and citrus in the aroma lead into a cup with a brown Sugar-like sweetness and a lush mouthfeel. Notes of orange, dark chocolate and cashew linger after the last sip. Not a hugely bright coffee, but with enough acidity to support the other elements of the cup.

We have featured the Maragogype variety from Kainaliu farm many times. But this is our first time featuring their Extra Fancy. Located at 2000-2100ft above the town of Kealakekua in Kona, this farm also produces some of the best traditional Kona typica coffees.

Extra Fancy is the highest grade of Hawaiian coffee. To meet this grade beans have to be 19/64 of an inch or larger and have minimal defects. Since the coffee berry borer pest arrived to Hawaii in 2010, less than 1% of coffees produced in Kona certify as Extra Fancy grade.

This lot is mostly Typica variety, with about 10% Maragogype mixed in. Cherries are received in the afternoon, partially mechanically demucilaged and then dry fermented over night before rinsing and drying on a covered patio.