100% Kona Pointu

Medium-Light Roast, Low Caffeine

Unique variety unlike any other

The rare, delicate Bourbon Pointu, botanical name var. Laurina, is a natural variation of the famous Bourbon variety, first found on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean.

Delicately sweet, deeply fruit-toned. Sweet structure with high-toned acidity; very full, viscous mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of goji berry and almond brittle.

Coffee Review score: 94

This coffee tied for the third-highest rating in a cupping of coffees from roasters in North American beach and coastal communities for Coffee Review’ April 2021 report. Bourbon Pointu, botanical name var. Laurina, is a natural mutation of the famous Bourbon variety, first selected on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. The Bourbon Pointu is famous for its natural low levels of caffeine, bean shape (small and tending to be pointed at the ends, hence “pointu”), and pungently fruit-toned, Bourbon-like cup. This version is grown in Kona and is fermented for 3 days and then dried in the whole fruit).

This unique coffee is so different from any other variety. We personally germinate each tree we grow from seed, then transfer to individual cells where they will continue to be nurtured for one year prior to being planted in our field. Unlike many coffee varieties, these trees don’t grow aggressively large but are rather dwarf-like with tight, small branches and tiny leaves that protect the hidden reward found deep inside. Each tree is slowly and carefully harvested, approximately 10 times each season, selecting only the brightest, juicy-red cherries. We ferment, then dry the coffee in the whole fruit, putting particular emphasis on careful hulling to remove the dried fruit residue so as not to damage the bean. Each bean is ultimately hand-sorted prior to being roasted.