Trader Joe's 100% Kauai
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Up for review this week is some coffee from Trader Joe’s; 100% Kauai. Coffee from Hawaii’s Kona district is one of the world’s highest valued beans, yet I’ve never heard much about coffee from Kauai. It’s obviously not in high demand as is Kona. 100% Kauai sells at Trader Joe’s for $7.99 per 13 oz. Their Kona sits on the shelf right next to it and sells for $19.99. I’m very interested to see how the profile of this coffee compares to that of Kona, because they are located in the same geographical region.
Trader Joe’s sells all of their coffee in nitrogen sealed cans, so as always it smelled very fresh upon opening. It smelled just as fresh when I ground and brewed it. The roast ranges somewhere within the medium category, with a bit of oils showing on the beans. Trader Joe’s says that 100% Kauai has a “sweet earthy aroma and a delicate taste”. They also recommend is for breakfast and morning coffee breaks. Now, let’s see if this coffee actually tastes good. Read the rest of this entry »