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.

Hawaii Ka‘ū Champagne Natural

Name: Hawaii Ka‘ū Champagne Natural
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: kauCN-4
Price: 30.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $30

Unit price per

Weight:

4oz

12oz

Grind:

Whole Bean

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French Press

Quantity:

only 0 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Pacific

Country: USA

Farm: various

Process: Yeast Fermented Natural

Region: Ka‘ū, Big Island of Hawaii

Variety: Red Catuai, Typica, Red Bourbon, Yellow Caturra

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Tasting Notes

Tropical and floral aromas lead into a sweet and complex dessert like cup. Notes of strawberry, pineapple, guava, and milk chocolate.

Background Info

We believe in constant innovation in the pursuit of improving quality and developing new taste profiles. For the past 5 years Miguel has been cupping experiments of yeast fermented coffees and developed a new process that produces a more intense and complex cup than traditional 'wild' fermentation methods.

Selected yeast and bacteria strains are commonly used in wine and beer production to rapidly dominate over wild strains, some of which may cause negative flavors. Different strains can amplify different flavors and attributes.

While experimenting with whole coffee cherries fermented in water with wine yeast strains Miguel noticed a large amount of bubbling in the water throughout fermentation. Even the fruit of the cherries had a sparkling effervescent quality and a crisp acidity like a sparkling wine. This is due to the Yeasts producing CO2 as a by product during fermentation. From this experience we decided to name this process 'Champagne Natural'.

After Fermentation of the cherries is completed they are dried with a combination of sun and Mechanical drying. This process results in increased acidity and complexity of aroma over traditional natural process coffees. Highlighting floral and tropical fruit aromas.

The cherries for our 2023 Ka‘ū Champagne Natural were harvested at Miranda Farms and JN Farms in the Ka‘ū district of Hawaii Island at 1900-2200ft altitude from Typica, Red Bourbon, Red Catuai and Yellow Caturra Trees.