Blind Assessment

Sweetly fermenty, deeply rich. Aged red wine, ginger blossom, vanilla, pink grapefruit zest, baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Very sweet, high-toned structure with winy acidity; smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Spice-toned, delicate finish.

Notes

Produced by smallholding farmers entirely of the Kona Typica variety of Arabica and processed by the traditional Kona washed method. The finished green coffee is then soaked in a solution of grape juice and oak, then dried again. Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. Paradise prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches only after orders are placed. Visit www.paradiseroasters.com or call 763-433-0626 for more information.

Bottom Line

Unusual post-processing treatment of the finished, washed-process green coffee--involving a bath in grape juice and oak before a second washing--promotes subtly wine-like aromas and flavors.

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