Kaʻū Typica Peaberry — Light Roast

Kaʻū Typica Peaberry — Light Roast

A refined, high-elevation Kaʻū coffee highlighting Typica’s clarity and sweetness in a rare peaberry selection.

Origin: Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi
Producer: Elepoki Farm — Cory & Connie Koi
Roast: Light
Variety: Typica (Peaberry)
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1800–2100 ft

Flavor: Red apple, lemon, sugar cane
Body: Silky, medium-light
Acidity: Bright, structured

Overview

Kaʻū Typica Peaberry is a focused expression of classic Hawaiian coffee, emphasizing clarity, structure, and balance.

The peaberry selection creates a more uniform roast and a slightly more concentrated cup, resulting in a coffee that feels precise, clean, and composed.

This is a polished, high-elevation profile designed for clarity over intensity.

Origin

This coffee comes from Elepoki Farm in the Wood Valley area of Kaʻū, operated by Cory and Connie Koi.

Grown between 1800–2100 ft in volcanic soils with cool nights and steady rainfall, the conditions support slow cherry maturation and a clean, structured cup profile.

Processing

Processing is traditional and controlled:

Cherries are harvested and delivered the same day, pulped shortly after arrival, and fermented in open tanks. After rinsing the following morning, the coffee is pre-dried on raised beds and finished in mechanical dryers.

The approach prioritizes clarity and consistency.

Roast Style & Intent

This light roast is developed to emphasize structure and transparency.

We keep development minimal to preserve acidity and highlight the natural sweetness of Typica, allowing the coffee’s fruit and sugar-driven profile to remain clear and defined.

Cup Profile

Expect a clean, structured cup with notes of red apple and lemon, supported by a clear sugar cane sweetness.

Acidity is bright and crisp, with a silky body and a lightly sweet, transparent finish.

Compared to Kona Classic Medium, this coffee is lighter, more precise, and more fruit-driven, with less chocolate and greater clarity.

Brewing Recommendations

Excellent for:

• Pour-over (maximum clarity and aromatics)
• Auto-drip (clean, consistent cup)
• AeroPress (enhanced sweetness and texture)

Use a medium grind, filtered water, and brew temperatures around 200–203°F.

Who This Coffee Is For

• Drinkers who value clarity and structure
• Fans of washed, high-elevation coffees
• Those looking for a lighter, more refined Hawaiian profile

If you prefer deeper body or chocolate-forward profiles, Kona Classic Medium or Dark may be a better fit.