{"product_id":"hawaii-ka-u-classic-dark","title":"Ka‘ū Classic Dark Roast – Specialty Hawaiian Coffee from the Big Island","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eKa‘ū Classic — Dark Roast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eA bold yet refined expression of Ka‘ū coffee, roasted dark for depth, smoothness, and low acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ka‘ū District, Hawai‘i Island\u003cbr data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark\u003cbr data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawaiian Typica, Red Catuai\u003cbr data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully washed\u003cbr data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocoa, apricot, cream\u003cbr data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full, rounded\u003cbr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, gentle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eKa‘ū Classic Dark Roast offers a deeper, richer interpretation of Ka‘ū coffee. Grown on the southern slopes of Hawai‘i Island and roasted with extended development, this coffee emphasizes body, warmth, and sweetness while retaining the clarity that defines the Ka‘ū district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eThis is a comforting, low-acid cup designed for those who enjoy darker roasts without harshness or smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1400\"\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 mineral-rich volcanic soils promote slow cherry maturation and balanced sugar development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eKa‘ū’s growing conditions yield coffees that respond especially well to darker roasting, maintaining sweetness and structure rather than bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eRoast Style \u0026amp; Intent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003edark roast\u003c\/strong\u003e is developed to highlight richness and mouthfeel while preserving origin character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eExtended roast development brings forward cocoa and toasted sugar notes, softening acidity and increasing body, without crossing into smoky or ashy flavors. The result is bold, smooth, and distinctly Ka‘ū.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eCup Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eExpect a full-bodied cup with flavors of Dark Chocolate, cream, and subtle dried fruit. Acidity is low and supportive, contributing to a smooth, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eCompared to Ka‘ū Classic Light Roast, this version favors depth and warmth over fruit and florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eBrewing Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eWell suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eDrip coffee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eFrench press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eEspresso-style brewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003ePerforms especially well with milk, while remaining balanced when brewed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eWho This Coffee Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eDark roast drinkers seeking smoothness over intensity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eThose who prefer low acidity and fuller body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003eFans of rich, comforting coffee profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eIf you enjoy brighter acidity or floral aromatics, consider Ka‘ū Classic Light Roast instead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eWhy Our Hawai‘i Coffees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eHawai‘i-Grown Coffees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eSourced directly from Kona and Ka‘ū farms on the Big Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003eHigh-Elevation Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eSelected from farms between approximately 1,500 and 2,500 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eFreshly Roasted in Small Batches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eRoasted to order on Hawai‘i Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eCarefully Sorted for Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003eMachine and hand sorting remove defects prior to roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003eRoasted for Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003eEach coffee is roasted to highlight its natural strengths, not a generic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003eExplore More Hawai‘i Coffees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3255\" data-start=\"3218\"\u003eLooking to compare across the island?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3460\" data-start=\"3257\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3324\" data-start=\"3257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3324\" data-start=\"3259\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kau light roast -Specialty Hawaiian coffee\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseroasters.com\/collections\/hawaiian-coffee\/products\/ka-u-classic-light-roast\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3287\" data-start=\"3259\"\u003eKa‘ū Classic Light Roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — bright, silky, and floral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3388\" data-start=\"3325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3388\" data-start=\"3327\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kona Classic Medium Roast -Paradise Roasters\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseroasters.com\/collections\/kona-coffee\/products\/kona-classic-medium\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3356\" data-start=\"3327\"\u003eKona Classic Medium Roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — smooth, sweet, and balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3460\" data-start=\"3389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3460\" data-start=\"3391\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hawaii Island Blend -Medium Dark Roast beans\" href=\"https:\/\/paradiseroasters.com\/collections\/kona-coffee\/products\/hawai-i-island-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3415\" data-start=\"3391\"\u003eHawai‘i Island Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Kona + Ka‘ū coffees crafted for espresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3444\" data-start=\"3441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3573\" 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