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 the 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 Roast”. 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.