100% Ka'u Coffee
Origin: USA - Hawaii Process: Washed
Roaster: Downtown Coffee
Cupping Evaluation
Cupping Details
Light, sweet, red apple, honey, medium bodied, honey/vanilla aroma, refreshing, nutty finish, nicely balanced, caramel and maple.
- Aroma: 2 / 2
- Body: 2 / 3
- Aftertaste: 4 / 5
- Acidity: 2.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Sweetness: 3.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Bitterness: 3.5 / [x 2]
- Drinkability: 7.5 / 10
- Total: 34.5 / 50
Brewing Evaluation
Brewing Details
Light and lively acidity on the tongue, tingly bitterness like cinnamon. Pleasant with a slightly bitter finish. Would be pleasant with or without cream and sugar.
- Aroma: 1.5 / 2
- Body: 1.5 / 3
- Aftertaste: 3.5 / 5
- Acidity: 4 / 5 [x 2]
- Sweetness: 3 / 5 [x 2]
- Bitterness: 3.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Drinkability: 7.5 / 10
- Total: 35 / 50
Roast Rating: 3.5 stars
See: Our rating process.
Roaster Profile
Downtown Coffee
Downtown Coffee is located in Honolulu, HI. Owners Fred and Fumiko Hokada are committed to serving a selection of 100% Hawaiian grown coffees. They roast weekly at their cafe.
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Categories: Coffee Ratings. Origins: USA - Hawaii. Flavors: Cinnamon, Honey, and Red Apple. Brew Descriptors: Bold, Bright, and Smooth. Roasters: Downtown Coffee.

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