{"product_id":"kona-coffee-dark-roast","title":"Kona Moon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e94 POINTS: SMOOTH \u0026amp; BALANCED | DARK ROAST KONA COFFEE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold yet remarkably smooth, Kona Moon is a dark roast for those who crave depth without bitterness. Grown on a single farm in the Kona District — the same farm as our lighter roast, Kona Bloom — this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bigislandcoffeeroasters.pro\/collections\/hawaiian-coffees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e100% Kona coffee\u003c\/a\u003e delivers the rich, chocolatey elegance the region is famed for, with a toasty, sweet finish reminiscent of dark chocolate, hazelnut and graham cracker cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many dark roasts that lean harsh or smoky, Kona Moon maintains balance and clarity in the cup. Its naturally low acidity and full body make it ideal for espresso, press pot, or a bold drip brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRefined from Farm to Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes Kona Moon is not just the origin — it’s the meticulous refinement behind every batch. After milling, we implement three additional quality steps that elevate this coffee to specialty-grade status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnsures bean uniformity by separating sizes and removing visual defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Sorting: \u003c\/strong\u003eEliminates discolored, underripe, or damaged beans that compromise flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain-Pro Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects the coffee’s integrity from Hawai‘i’s humidity to maintain freshness year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese steps, paired with the hand-harvested ripeness of the Kona cherry, create a coffee free from the imbalances often found in commodity Kona or 10% blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted-to-order at our flagship café and roastery in Hilo, Kona Moon represents a darker, richer side of Kona coffee — one that honors the region’s heritage and elevates the standard for dark roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKona Moon Blind Review, Coffee Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlind Assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evaluated as espresso. Deep-toned, richly sweet, multilayered. Dark chocolate, vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut, narcissus, pink peppercorn in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; chocolaty, sweetly nutty finish. In cappuccino format, dessert-like in its chocolaty sweetness, with a hint of pink peppercorn underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003e Produced entirely of the Typica variety of Arabica and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and flesh removed from the beans before drying). Big Island Coffee Roasters is an award-winning coffee roaster operated with hands-on passion by Kelleigh Stewart and Brandon von Damitz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Island Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"4 oz. \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":43192643190937,"sku":"Moon 4 wb","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz. \/ Drip","offer_id":43192643223705,"sku":"Moon 4 ad","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz. \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":19718475874400,"sku":"Moon 10 wb","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz. \/ Drip","offer_id":19718476005472,"sku":"Moon 10 ad","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb. (Save $27) \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":19718475907168,"sku":"Moon 5 wb","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb. (Save $27) \/ Drip","offer_id":19718476038240,"sku":"Moon 5 ad","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/7884\/8096\/files\/BIRC_Product_Page_KonaMoon_-_Medium_f6605944-3c09-4e9b-98d8-ab5addd1d60b.png?v=1764134577","url":"https:\/\/bigislandcoffeeroasters.pro\/products\/kona-coffee-dark-roast","provider":"Big Island Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}