Ka'u Maragogipe Giant Elephant Bean
Ka'u Maragogipe Giant Elephant Bean, A Unique Big Island Favorite: Kau Giant Maragogipe Maragogipe is a unique giant bean coffee varietal that is considered a top - tier varietal by coffee connoisseurs around the world. As one of our top requested coffees, it's highly sought after and offered just a few times each year. Maragogipe has been planted in a handful of farms across the Hawaiian Islands, most notably in the Ka' district, but usually planted in very low numbers and scattered amongst the more dominant varietals like typica and caturra. Maragogipe is a natural mutation of Typica (an Arabica species) that was first identified in 1870 in the Brazilian city of Maragogipe. It's often referred to as "elephant bean" coffee. For over a century, it was considered an inferior varietal, as its low yield and rust susceptibility made it unfavorable compared to more common varietals. Hence, coffee growers commonly replace it with varietals that have stronger yields and improved disease resistance. This Ka Maragogipe is milled in small batches and roasted to order. OVERALL RATING: 94 Notes: Produced on a small farm in the Ka'u growing region and processed by the wet, or washed method. Big Island Coffee is an award - winning coffee roaster and coffee farm operated with hands - on passion by Kelleigh Stewart and Brandon von Damitz. Coffee Review blind assessment: A beautiful expression of the giant Maragogipe variety of Arabica: rich, deep, and confident, with notes of wild honey and sweet stone fruit. Deep - toned, sweetly savory. White nectarine, narcissus, hop flowers, sandalwood, wild honey in aroma and cup. Blind assessment: Deep - toned, sweetly savory. White nectarine, narcissus, hop flowers, sandalwood, wild honey in aroma and cup. Richly sweet structure with gentle, round but engaging acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Richly bittersweet finish centered around honey and hop flowers in the short with nectarine notes returning in the long. The bottom line: A beautiful expression of the giant Maragogipe variety of Arabica: rich, deep, and confident, with notes of wild honey and sweet stone fruit. | Ka'u Maragogipe Giant Elephant Bean | Drip Grind | Medium Dark Roast | 4 oz | Big Island Coffee Roasters