100% EXTRA FANCY KONA #1150

Tastes Like: Dark chocolate, Nut Butter, Mango, Passion fruit

Curator’s Notes: Kona is to coffee what Napa is to wine; with only 1500 acres of growing space on the island, it’s one of the most exclusive coffees in the world. It’s only grown on the west coast of the big island of Hawaii, nestled alongside the Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea volcanoes. The super-specific origin of these beans gives this Kona a wine-like taste of the land, and rare clarity of flavor. The lava-based soil is rich with minerals, well-draining, and the combination of morning sun, misty rainfall, and cool nighttime air creates the perfect conditions for coffee plants to flourish. Greenwell Farms, like many Hawaiian coffee farms, is a time capsule, operated by the same families for multiple generations. Established in 1850, Greenwell is still operated within the family, currently run by the founders' great grandson, Thomas. Their Kona is grown in a specially cultivated, 35-acre patch in the center of the farm, where it's handpicked and processed to bring out the complexity, balance, and flavor that makes Kona coffee so renowned. Most recently, Greenwell Farms took top prize at the Hawaiian Coffee Association's 11th Annual Cupping Competition, held in 2019.

Like many in Seattle, the Waikiki Roasters owner/roaster duo escape to Hawaii during the city's coldest, rainiest months (in other words: right now!). They've dedicated themselves to sourcing the very best Hawaiian beans, from prominent, family-run farms, with a mission to share the aloha spirit with Seattle and beyond. This 100% Fancy Kona is a limited run, and it'll be gone in the blink of an eye. This Valentine’s Day, don’t miss this year's hottest gift: a trip to Hawaii in a mug.

Bottom Line: You’ll love this coffee if you love Hawaiian beans, smooth medium roasts, or always order a side of fruit salad at breakfast.