Description
Kona coffee beans are classified according to seed and Extra Fancy beans are the highest grade available for Type I beans which consist of two beans per cherry and are flat on one side but oval on the other. When sorted, this comprises about 30% of our estate. This is a largest of all the beans. Its flavor is full with an aromatic scent. This is sweeter and has low acidity.
Our Premium Coffee is roasted three ways:
Medium Roast is also known as “American Roastâ€. This bean is roasted to a medium light brown and is the traditional roast for the Eastern U.S.. This roast has the most caffeine. Medium roast is lighter-bodied, higher acidity and no obvious roast flavor.
Medium-Dark Roast is also known as “City Roast†which is a medium-dark brown with occasional oil sheen and is good for varietal character and bittersweet flavors. This is somewhat spicy with a heavier body/mouth feel. Aroma and roast flavors are evident.
Dark Roast known as “French Roast†is roasted to be shiny with oil, smokey-sweet undertones and diminished acidity. It is light bodied but quite intense. It is a popular roast for expresso blends andhas the least amount of caffeine.