Geography: Captain Cook (town), Kona (district), Hawai'i (county), Hawai'i (state)
Coffee Variety: Typica
Milling Process: 12-hr washed fermentation
Coffee Grade: 100% Kona Typica Certified Prime
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Producers: Richard Bottorff
Farm: 'Apapane Coffee Farm
High above the village of Captain Cook, 'Apapane Coffee Farm sits in a pristine pocket of South Kona where the geography does the heavy lifting. Here, the slopes of the Mauna Loa volcano create a unique microclimate: bright morning sun followed by predictable afternoon cloud cover that mimics the cooling effects of shade-grown conditions. This natural cycle allows the Typica cherries to ripen slowly, developing a concentrated sweetness within the mineral-rich volcanic soil.
This lot represents the tireless dedication of producer Richard Bottorff, whose commitment to quality has been recognized with many awards, including a 3rd Place award at the prestigious 2024 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival and a 6th Place award in the 2025 competition. To honor Richard’s work, we have applied a light-touch roast to this naturally sweet coffee. The result is a profile that avoids the heavy roasty flavors of traditional island coffees, instead highlighting the delicate floral aromatics and vibrant tropical flavors that define world-class Hawaiian coffee.
Tasting notes: Hibiscus Florals, Blackberry Preserve, Swiss Ganache
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