Coffee Variety & Process: SL-34 Variety | Processed via the washed method using controlled fermentation with a champagne yeast.
Notes: Complex fruit-forward notes of black cherry, pinot, wild honey, peach, ginger and frankincense; Richly aromatic, complex, satiny-smooth.
If you love the fruity-floral complexity of Geisha coffees, or the currant and wine-like flavors of coffees from Kenya, you'll love Kona Noir.
Kona Noir comes from a coffee variety that is rarely found on the Hawaiian Islands: SL-34.
This variety was originally bred in Kenya and spread to farms throughout the region thanks to its exceptional quality, large beans and yield potential. It has since become the iconic coffee of the Kenya flavor profile, often noted as having flavors of currant, red wine, cola, pomegranate and tomato.
Growing this variety on Hawaii Island soil changes the profile, as do the cultivation methods employed by producers.
Depending on the roast level you get, you might taste molasses and ginger (darker roast) or red wine and currants (lighter roast).
Kona Noir was grown by an exceptional farmer in Kona, Franck Carisey, and processed via controlled fermentation with a wine yeast that is commonly used to ferment Riesling, Viognier, and Chardonnay. By using this wine yeast, the farmers are 'dialing in' the flavor profile of the coffee in the same way that vintners do with wine.
Blind Assessment:
Richly aromatic, deep-toned. Wild honey, plumeria, white tea, peach, frankincense in aroma and cup. Bright, complex, juicy acidity; delicate, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Very sweet, multi-layered, resonant finish.
Notes:
Produced by 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).
The Bottom Line:
A uniquely composed Kona-grown SL-34 processed with Champagne yeasts for a complex, nuanced, flavor-saturated cup.
Order | Cost & Carrier | Delivery |
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≤$89 | $8.95 via USPS/FedEx | 6-8 days* |
Over $89 | Free FedEx (USPS if PO Box) | 4-6 days* |
Expedited | $19.95 via FedEx 2Day | 2-4 days** |
* Delivery quote excludes weekends/holidays and is based on fulfillment+delivery times. Does not include delays that are caused by carrier or out of our control.
** Upgraded and expedited shipping may be purchased at the time of checkout. ‘Expedited’ prioritizes your shipment in the queue. Delivery quote excludes weekends/holidays and is based on fulfillment+delivery times.
Orders are roasted Sunday-Friday and shipped Monday-Friday. Roast dates are applied to the bags in your order.
Hawaii to Canada* | Varies based on Territory |
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Up to 1 lb: | $17.29-$18.58 |
2-5 lbs: | $17.35-$25.28 |
6-10 lbs: | $21.84-$29.76 |
11-15 lbs: | $29.14-$44.21 |
16-20 lbs: | $35.76-$48.72 |
21-25 lbs: | $42.95-$55.63 |
26-30 lbs: | $55.07-$70.03 |
31-99 lbs: | $59.63-$125.86 |
100+ lbs: | Email for quote |
De Minimis for Duty |
De Minimis for VAT |
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$150 CAD | $40 CAD |
Hawaii to Germany, United Kingdom* |
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Up to 1 lb: | $17.62 |
2-5 lbs: | $17.64-$25.22 |
6-10 lbs: | $25.67-$29.08 |
11-15 lbs: | $41.44-$50.04 |
16-20 lbs: | $53.98-$58.28 |
21-25 lbs: | $61.46-$62.84 |
26-30 lbs: | $83.21-$88.46 |
31-99 lbs: | $90.07-$165.31 |
100+ lbs: | Email for quote |
De Minimis for Duty | De Minimis for VAT |
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150 EUR | 22 EUR |
135 GBP | 15 GBP |
Hawaii to Japan, South Korea* |
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Up to 1 lb: | $17.64 |
2-5 lbs: | $20.93-$31.81 |
6-10 lbs: | $34.32-$41.56 |
11-15 lbs: | $43.99-$53.74 |
16-20 lbs: | $53.84-$61.03 |
21-25 lbs: | $63.48-$67.64 |
26-30 lbs: | $75.35-$92.33 |
31-99 lbs: | $94.17-$189.94 |
100+ lbs: | Email for quote |
De Minimis for Duty | De Minimis for VAT |
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10,000 JPY | 200,999 JPY |
150,000 KRW** | 150,000 KRW |
** price of goods+shipping cost+insurance |
Hawaii to Australia* *Rural locations may incur additional costs at checkout |
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Up to 1 lb: | $20.70 |
2-5 lbs: | $22.16-$30.40 |
6-10 lbs: | $29.33-$36.40 |
11-15 lbs: | $55.54-$72.31 |
16-20 lbs: | $76.98-$85.37 |
21-25 lbs: | $91.27-$93.29 |
26-30 lbs: | $122.59-$126.73 |
31-99 lbs: | $126.77-$245.34 |
100+ lbs: | Email for quote |
De Minimis for Duty | De Minimis for VAT |
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1000 AUD | None |
* Please note that customs and duties are displayed at checkout. All costs listed are estimates.
Because Espresso Bites are made without stabilizers or preservatives, they may bloom or melt when shipping temperatures exceed 80 F. If this is a concern in your location please select FedEx shipping.
If you notice a white color to your bar, it's perfectly safe to eat. This happens when the cocoa butter softens and migrates to the surface. It happens more often when shipping in warm weather. Learn more about blooming.
Espresso Bites that melt or bloom when shipped via FedEx are eligible for a full refund or credit.
Espresso Bites that melt or bloom when the buyer elects Free Shipping or standard USPS are eligible for a credit.
If your order is incorrect or damaged in any way, please email us at hello@bigislandcoffeeroasters.com with your order number within 7 days of receiving your order.
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