Kona Geisha Rosé Washed Light Roast

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Kona Geisha Rosé — Washed Light Roast Our 2026 lot 1 batch is now sold out. Lot 2 will be available in October, 2026. Browse our current available Geisha coffee beans A rare and radiant Hawaiian Geisha coffee from the misty slopes of Kona. Elegant and expressive, our Kona Geisha Rosé reveals the delicate florals and fruit character that define the world’s most celebrated coffee variety—reimagined through the volcanic terroir of Hawai‘i’s Big Island. Origins & Elevation: Noelani Farm, North Kona High above the town of Hōlualoa, Noelani Farm cultivates Geisha trees at roughly 2,500 feet—the highest reaches of the Kona district. The cool, cloud-shrouded climate evokes Boquete, Panama, birthplace of Geisha’s legend, yet the result is unmistakably Hawaiian: luminous, tropical, and serene. The first Geisha plantings took root in 2021; by 2023, small weekly harvests yielded just enough to create our inaugural Kona Geisha Washed lot—a mosaic of micro-pickings brought together in celebration of the variety’s arrival to Kona. Character & Style: Floral, Lively, Refined Fragrant notes of Orange Blossom, white tea, and watermelon rise from the cup. On the palate, hints of pink lemonade and honey unfold in graceful sequence, finishing bright and silky. A coffee of delicacy and depth—lively yet poised, like its namesake Rosé. 97 Points — Coffee Review “Radiant, intricately layered. Neroli, silver needle tea, cantaloupe, mandarin blossom and cane honey in aroma and cup. Sparkling, finely etched acidity; buoyant, satin-smooth mouthfeel. Notes of kumquat nectar and orange-blossom honey emerge at the center of the cup, carrying through a remarkably long, perfumed finish.” Craft & Process: The Rosé Washed Method A double-fermentation technique pioneered by Paradise Coffee Roasters in Hawai‘i, inspired by the artistry of Rosé wine. Whole cherries are rinsed, floated, and inoculated with wine yeasts, then pulped and fermented again in the sweet cherry must. The result combines the clarity of a washed coffee with the fruit-forward charm of a natural—producing the distinctive strawberry, white-flower, and melon tones that define Kona Geisha Rosé. Acclaim The debut roast of Noelani Geisha scored 96 Points — Coffee Review, joining the highest-rated coffees ever produced in Hawai‘i. A Moment of Paradise: How to Enjoy Best savored slowly—by pour-over or delicate immersion—to reveal its layered aromatics and crystalline sweetness. Whether shared at dawn or enjoyed in quiet solitude, Kona Geisha Rosé invites reflection, balance, and a renewed sense of wonder in every cup.