Ka'u Classic Medium Roast
Origin: USA - Hawaii Process: Washed
Roaster: Rusty's Hawaiian
Cupping Evaluation
Cupping Details
- Aroma: 1.5 / 2
- Body: 2.5 / 3
- Aftertaste: 4 / 5
- Acidity: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Sweetness: 4 / 5 [x 2]
- Bitterness: 4.5 / [x 2]
- Drinkability: 7.5 / 10
- Total: 41.5 / 50
Brewing Evaluation
Brewing Details
Body: Juicy, Tannic, Medium
Aftertaste: Cocoa, Dry, Brothy, Baking Spices, Earthy
Acidity: Berry, Lemon, Plum, Apple, Blackberry, Acai, Lemon
Sweetness: Apple Juice, Milk Chocolate, Coconut Sugar
Bitterness/Complexity: Roast, Baking Spices, Nutmeg, Allspice, Earthy
In 3 words: Berry - Earthy - Juicy
- Aroma: 1.5 / 2
- Body: 2.5 / 3
- Aftertaste: 4 / 5
- Acidity: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Sweetness: 4 / 5 [x 2]
- Bitterness: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Drinkability: 7.5 / 10
- Total: 41.5 / 50
Roast Rating: 4.5 stars
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Roaster Profile
Rusty Obra had a big dream: Turn the Ka‘u District of the Big Island into a celebrated coffee region. After Rusty’s death, his wife, Lorie Obra, devoted their farm, mill and roastery to artisanal quality. Rusty’s Hawaiian has won honors for producing and roasting coffee — and now showcases exceptional beans from multiple Hawaiian regions. Lorie Obra is one of ten worldwide winners of the 2012 Roasters Guild Coffees of the Year Competition. She is also the Grand Champion of the Hawaii Coffee Association’s 2011 and 2010 statewide cupping competitions and received the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe’s 2010 Outstanding Producer award.
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Categories: Coffee Ratings. Origins: USA - Hawaii. Roasters: Rusty's Hawaiian Coffee.
In 3 words: Berry – Earthy – Juicy
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