Maui Mana Dark Coffee For the first time since the 2023 Lahaina fires, Maui-grown coffee is back in your cup. After a year of loss and rebuilding, this release marks a meaningful turning point for Maui agriculture. This washed-process lot highlights a harmonious blend of Catuai and Yellow Caturra varieties. Catuai brings a lovely balance and sweetness, while Yellow Caturra produces a softer, rounder cup with a gentle structure and clarity. Expect nutty, lightly sweet flavors and an easy-drinking profile that also shines as espresso—especially in a cortado or milk-based drinks. Maui coffees have always been beloved for their comforting character and crowd-pleasing appeal. They resonate with seasoned specialty coffee drinkers while also being wonderfully approachable for those just beginning to explore higher-quality coffee. 2026 Coffee Review Score: 93 Points Blind Assessment: Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly balanced, chocolate-forward. Milk chocolate, roasted hazelnut, caramel, orange zest and nutmeg in aroma and small cup. Dense, velvety mouthfeel; harmonious bittersweet finish. In cappuccino format, rich chocolate and caramel deepen while gentle citrus keeps the profile lively. Notes: A blend of Catuai and Yellow Caturra grown on Maui, both processed by the washed method. Big Island Coffee Roasters is an award-winning coffee roaster operated with hands-on passion by Kelleigh Stewart and Brandon von Damitz The Bottom Line: An inviting Maui-grown espresso that delivers classic chocolate richness, excellent sweetness and outstanding versatility (meaning: also works as a pour-over) both as a straight shot and in milk.