{"product_id":"ka-u-classic-light-roast","title":"Ka‘ū Classic Light Roast","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"419\"\u003eKa‘ū Classic — Light Roast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"450\"\u003eA bright, silky expression of Ka‘ū coffee, roasted light to highlight sweetness, clarity, and floral aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ka‘ū District, Hawai‘i Island\u003cbr data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003cbr data-end=\"629\" data-start=\"626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawaiian Typica, Red Catuai\u003cbr data-end=\"674\" data-start=\"671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"674\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully washed\u003cbr data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"702\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed citrus, yellow plum, macadamia, milk chocolate\u003cbr data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"771\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, light\u003cbr data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"796\"\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"834\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"848\"\u003eKa‘ū Classic Light Roast showcases the lifted, elegant side of Ka‘ū coffee. Grown on the southern slopes of Hawai‘i Island and roasted with restraint, this coffee emphasizes clarity, gentle sweetness, and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eOften overshadowed by Kona, Ka‘ū has emerged as one of Hawai‘i’s most compelling coffee regions—capable of remarkable balance and refinement when handled with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eSourced from high-elevation farms in the Ka‘ū district, these coffees are grown between approximately 1,600 and 2,500 feet above the coastline. Cool evenings, steady trade winds, and long, slow ripening contribute to Ka‘ū’s signature clarity and fruit-forward character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eVolcanic soils, cloud-forest mists, and ocean breezes combine to create one of the most distinctive growing environments in Hawai‘i.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eRoast Style \u0026amp; Intent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003elight roast\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to preserve aromatics and origin character rather than roast-driven flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1806\"\u003eDevelopment is kept gentle to highlight natural sweetness, soft florals, and clean structure—resulting in a cup that feels luminous and refreshing without becoming sharp or thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eCup Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003eExpect a bright yet balanced cup with flavors of honeyed citrus, yellow plum, macadamia, and milk chocolate. Aromatics of white flower and sweet spice emerge as the cup cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2322\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003eCompared to Ka‘ū Classic Dark Roast, this version emphasizes fruit, florals, and highland freshness rather than cocoa and toasted sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2356\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003eBrewing Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2376\" data-start=\"2358\"\u003eBest results with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2377\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2434\" data-start=\"2377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2434\" data-start=\"2379\"\u003ePour-over (V60, Kalita) — maximum clarity and florals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2473\" data-start=\"2435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2473\" data-start=\"2437\"\u003eChemex — clean, tea-like sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2476\"\u003eAuto-drip — an easy, everyday expression of Ka‘ū\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2656\" data-start=\"2528\"\u003eUse filtered water just off the boil and a slightly lower dose than darker roasts. Flavor complexity increases as the cup cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2661\" data-start=\"2658\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2689\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003eWho This Coffee Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2753\" data-start=\"2691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2753\" data-start=\"2693\"\u003eDrinkers who enjoy light roasts with balance and sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2756\"\u003eThose curious to explore Hawaiian coffee beyond Kona\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2813\"\u003eFans of clean, fruit-forward profiles with gentle acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2979\" data-start=\"2874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2979\" data-start=\"2874\"\u003eIf you prefer heavier body or roast-driven chocolate notes, consider Ka‘ū Classic Dark Roast instead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2984\" data-start=\"2981\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3006\" data-start=\"2986\"\u003eWhy Ka‘ū Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3276\" data-start=\"3008\"\u003eLong overshadowed by Kona, Ka‘ū has quietly become one of Hawai‘i’s most exciting coffee regions. High elevations, consistent cloud cover, and mineral-rich volcanic soils create ideal conditions for slow maturation—yielding coffees with clarity, sweetness, and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3412\" data-start=\"3278\"\u003eBy choosing Ka‘ū, you support independent farmers expanding the future of specialty coffee in Hawai‘i beyond its most famous district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3417\" data-start=\"3414\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3446\" data-start=\"3419\"\u003eWhy Our Hawai‘i Coffees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3927\" data-start=\"3448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3540\" data-start=\"3448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3540\" data-start=\"3450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3475\" data-start=\"3450\"\u003eHawai‘i-Grown Coffees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3478\" data-start=\"3475\"\u003eSourced directly from Kona and Ka‘ū farms on the Big Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3638\" data-start=\"3542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3638\" data-start=\"3544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3570\" data-start=\"3544\"\u003eHigh-Elevation Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3573\" data-start=\"3570\"\u003eSelected from farms between approximately 1,500 and 2,500 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3718\" data-start=\"3640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3718\" data-start=\"3642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3678\" data-start=\"3642\"\u003eFreshly Roasted in Small Batches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3681\" data-start=\"3678\"\u003eRoasted to order on Hawai‘i Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3817\" data-start=\"3720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3817\" data-start=\"3722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3754\" data-start=\"3722\"\u003eCarefully Sorted for Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3757\" data-start=\"3754\"\u003eMachine and hand sorting remove defects prior to roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3927\" data-start=\"3819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3927\" data-start=\"3821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3847\" data-start=\"3821\"\u003eRoasted for Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3850\" data-start=\"3847\"\u003eProfiles designed to highlight origin character, not generic roast flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3932\" data-start=\"3929\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3966\" data-start=\"3934\"\u003eExplore More \u003ca title=\"Hawaiian Coffee Collection - Paradise Roasters\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseroasters.com\/collections\/hawaiian-coffee\"\u003eHawai‘i Coffees\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4005\" data-start=\"3968\"\u003eLooking to compare across the island?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4215\" data-start=\"4007\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4070\" data-start=\"4007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4070\" data-start=\"4009\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"100% Kona Medium Roast - Paradise Roasters\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseroasters.com\/products\/kona-classic-medium\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4038\" data-start=\"4009\"\u003eKona Classic Medium Roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — smooth, sweet, and timeless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4145\" data-start=\"4071\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4145\" data-start=\"4073\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hawaii Island Blend - Kona + Kau coffees -Paradise Roasters\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseroasters.com\/collections\/hawaiian-coffee\/products\/kona-tropical-punch-washed\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4097\" data-start=\"4073\"\u003eHawai‘i Island Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e— Kona + Ka‘ū coffees for a balanced espresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4215\" data-start=\"4146\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4215\" data-start=\"4148\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kau dark roast - 100% Hawaiian coffee -Paradise Roasters\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseroasters.com\/collections\/hawaiian-coffee\/products\/hawaii-ka-u-classic-dark\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4175\" data-start=\"4148\"\u003eKa‘ū Classic Dark Roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — deeper, cocoa-toned, and comforting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paradise Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"4oz \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":50603380441378,"sku":"kau-light-4","price":37848.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz \/ Auto Drip","offer_id":50603380474146,"sku":"kau-light-4-AD","price":37848.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz \/ French Press","offer_id":50603380506914,"sku":"kau-light-4-FP","price":37848.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":50603380539682,"sku":"kau-light","price":90834.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz \/ Auto Drip","offer_id":50603380572450,"sku":"kau-light-AD","price":90834.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz \/ French Press","offer_id":50603380605218,"sku":null,"price":90834.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"2Lb \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":50603380637986,"sku":"kau-light-32","price":227085.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"2Lb \/ Auto Drip","offer_id":50603380670754,"sku":null,"price":227085.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"2Lb \/ French Press","offer_id":50603380703522,"sku":null,"price":227085.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"5Lb \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":50603380736290,"sku":"kau-light-5","price":529866.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"5Lb \/ Auto Drip","offer_id":50603380769058,"sku":null,"price":529866.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true},{"title":"5Lb \/ French Press","offer_id":50603380801826,"sku":null,"price":529866.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7057\/files\/kau-cklassic-light-roast.webp?v=1778105379","url":"https:\/\/paradiseroasters.com\/ko-kr\/products\/ka-u-classic-light-roast","provider":"Paradise Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}