Ka'u Darkwood

20 USD

93 Points: Rich & Complex Kaʻu Darkwood Kaʻū Darkwood is a bold, full-bodied dark roast crafted from 100% Kaʻū coffee — the same origin and beans as our celebrated Kaʻū Morning Glory, but roasted deeper to unlock a different range of flavors. With rich notes of fudge, molasses, blackberry, vanilla, and spruce, this coffee delivers a silky, layered experience that satisfies both black coffee purists and those who enjoy milk-based drinks. Carefully crafted from a proprietary blend of exquisite coffee varieties grown in the southern district of Hawai‘i Island, Kaʻū Darkwood draws its character from nutrient-rich volcanic soil, sunny days, and misty afternoons — a climate that produces some of the world’s most celebrated coffees. To preserve its exceptional flavor and vibrancy, our Kaʻū coffees are milled and graded shortly before roasting at our own farm and mill. This attention to freshness ensures that every roast showcases the complexities of Kaʻū coffee year-round. Versatile and comforting, Kaʻū Darkwood is a favorite among our team for espresso, French press, drip, and cold brew alike. It’s bold enough to shine through milk, yet balanced to enjoy on its own. Kaʻū Darkwood Blind Review, Coffee Review Blind Assessment: Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, sweetly nut-toned. Dark chocolate, hazelnut, sorghum, date, magnolia in aroma and cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; nutty, floral finish. In cappuccino format, floral-toned and richly chocolaty. Notes: Produced entirely of the Typica variety of Arabica and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and flesh removed from the beans before drying). Big Island Coffee Roasters is an award-winning coffee roaster operated with hands-on passion by Kelleigh Stewart and Brandon von Damitz.

Origin

United States Hawai'i Island

Process

washed

Roast

dark

Varietal

Typica