Kona Classic — Dark Roast

A traditional 100% Kona coffee roasted darker for depth, smoothness, and a low-acid finish.

Origin: North Kona, Hawai‘i
Roast: Dark
Variety: Typica and K7
Flavor: Dark chocolate, cherry, toasted coconut
Body: Full, smooth
Acidity: Low

Overview

Kona Classic Dark Roast presents a richer, more grounded expression of 100% Kona coffee. Roasted beyond our medium profile, this coffee emphasizes body and warmth while preserving the natural sweetness that defines Kona-grown coffees.

Origin

Grown on the volcanic slopes of Hualalai in North Kona at elevations ranging from approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet, these coffees benefit from mineral-rich soils, warm mornings, and cooling afternoon cloud cover. This environment promotes even cherry maturation—an ideal foundation for darker roasts that remain smooth rather than sharp or bitter.

Roast Style & Intent

This is a true dark roast, developed intentionally for richness and mouthfeel.

Extended roast development brings forward chocolate depth and toasted sugars while carefully avoiding smoky or ashy flavors. The goal is a bold cup that remains clean, balanced, and distinctly Kona.

Cup Profile

Expect a full-bodied cup with flavors of dark chocolate, ripe cherry, and toasted coconut. Acidity is low, and the finish is round, smooth, and gently sweet.

Compared to Kona Classic Medium, this roast sacrifices brightness in favor of depth and comfort.

Brewing Recommendations

Well suited for:

• Drip coffee

• French press

• Espresso-style brewing

Performs especially well for those who enjoy a stronger cup or add milk, while remaining balanced when brewed black.

Who This Coffee Is For

• Dark roast drinkers seeking a smooth, premium Kona

• Those who prefer low acidity and fuller body

• Fans of classic, comforting coffee profiles

Not recommended for those seeking bright acidity or floral aromatics.

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Why Our Kona Coffees

• 100% Kona Coffee
  Sourced exclusively from Kona farms on Hawai‘i’s Big Island—never blended.

• High-Elevation Growing
  Coffees selected from farms between approximately 1,600 and 2,500 feet, where cooler conditions promote slower cherry maturation, greater sweetness, and complexity.

• Freshly Roasted in Small Batches
  Roasted to order to preserve aromatics, sweetness, and clarity.

• Carefully Sorted for Quality
  Machine and hand sorting remove defects before and after roasting, ensuring a clean, balanced cup.

• Roasted for Expression, Not Volume
  Each Kona coffee is roasted with a specific flavor goal in mind—rather than a one-profile-fits-all approach.

Explore Our Kona Coffees

Looking for a different expression of Kona coffee?
View all Kona coffees → Kona Collection

Prefer a lighter or more aromatic profile?

• Kona Classic Medium Roast — brighter, balanced, and smooth

• Kona Tropical Punch — Washed Light Roast — Vibrant and Fruit forward.