Origin Info for Kona Noir
Roaster Location:Hawai’i
Roaster:Big Island Coffee Roasters
Coffee Origin:Holualoa,Kona
Roast Level:Light
Price: $25.57 (per 100g)
Rating: 94
Flavor Profile
Aroma: spice-driven.
Tasting Notes: sweet structure with winey acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel.
Body: plush, syrupy mouthfeel.
Milk Integration:
Expert Review
Produced by Kraig Lee and Franck Carisey entirely of the SL34 variety of Arabica, and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and flesh are removed from the beans before they are dried) with the addition of wine yeasts during fermentation. Big Island Coffee is an award-winning coffee roaster operated with hands-on passion by Kelleigh Stewart and Brandon von Damitz. Visit www.bigislandcoffeeroasters.com for more information.
Notes
A distinctive Kona cup from the rare Kenya-derived SL34 variety of Arabica, worth seeking out for its confident fruit and nuanced spice notes.
Bottom Line
A Light roast from Holualoa and Kona, offering nan. On the palate, it delivers nan, with a nan. Rated 94/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.