100% Kona • Extra Fancy • Single Origin - Wholebean - Arabica
100% Kona • Extra Fancy • Single Origin - Wholebean - Arabica
100% Kona Extra Fancy Reserve: Rootbound Remedies x Rooster Farms
Grown high along the fertile volcanic slopes of Mauna Loa, this 100% Kona Extra Fancy Reserve represents the highest legal grade attainable in Hawaiian coffee. Cultivated through organic permaculture by Rooster Farms—Hawaii’s oldest certified organic coffee farm—and curated by Rootbound Remedies, this single-estate release pairs heritage agricultural stewardship with deliberate craft roasting.
To earn the official Hawaii Department of Agriculture Extra Fancy designation, beans must meet rigorous grading criteria: screen size 19 or greater (the largest coffee cherry yield) with no more than eight minor blemishes per 300 grams. This uniform, dense cell structure creates an exceptionally balanced heat transfer in the roaster, eliminating harsh bitterness and unlocking pure terroir.
The Anatomy of Taste: Understanding Extra Fancy Cupping Notes
Extra Fancy beans are prized for their balance between natural sugars, lipids, and delicate organic acids. Here is how that structure develops on the palate:
Aromatics (The Dry & Wet Fragrance): Blooming the grounds releases wild wildflower honey, soft jasmine blossoms, and toasted Hawaiian macadamia nut.
The Sip (Front Palate & Acidity): The first contact introduces bright, sweet stone fruit notes reminiscent of ripe peach and golden melon. The acidity is smooth and malic (like a crisp apple) rather than sharp or citric.
Mouthfeel (Mid-Palate): Exceptionally silky and medium-to-full-bodied. Because these oversized cherries reach full maturity before hand-picking, they carry high natural sucrose and lipid concentrations that coat the palate in velvety milk chocolate and raw sugar cane.
The Finish: Lingering, clean, and buttery, trailing off into notes of sweet cream and roasted nut without astringency or acrid aftertastes.
Backed by Science: Functional Benefits & Bioactive Compounds
Rootbound Remedies curates coffee not merely as a morning stimulant, but as a dense botanical infusion. Whole-bean Kona coffee cultivated in high-altitude shade yields rich profiles of naturally occurring phytochemicals:
High-Concentration Chlorogenic Acids (CGA): Extensively documented by clinical researchers—including studies from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health—chlorogenic acids are potent dietary polyphenols. They support healthy vascular endothelial function, reduce oxidative stress, and assist in downregulating systemic cellular inflammation.
Metabolic & Glycemic Balance: Peer-reviewed meta-analyses show that habitual consumption of polyphenol-dense Arabica coffee improves glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, helping stabilize daily energy levels without sharp post-caffeine crashes.
Targeted Neuroprotection: Beyond caffeine's standard blockade of adenosine receptors to improve mental acuity, longitudinal research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) links routine coffee polyphenols to reduced biomarkers of neurodegenerative stress over time.
Naturally Low-Acid & Gentle on the Stomach: The combination of Kona's volcanic mineral bed, cloud canopy, and the slow maturation of large Extra Fancy beans naturally tempers titratable acidity, making this cup far gentler on digestion than standard commercial roasts.
Engineered Preservation: The One-Way Degassing Keepsake Tin
Even the finest beans degrade rapidly if exposed to the elements. This reserve collection is sealed inside an airtight Rooster Farms Keepsake Tin engineered for cellular coffee preservation:
The Science of One-Way Degassing: For weeks post-roast, fresh beans emit carbon dioxide (CO_2). If coffee is sealed in an airtight vessel without an outlet, pressure builds; if left vented to the air, oxygen rushes in and rapidly oxidizes the aromatic lipids. Our integrated one-way degassing valve lets off-gassing CO_2 escape freely without allowing oxygen or ambient moisture inside.
100% UV & Moisture Barrier: Coffee oils are sensitive to light degradation (photolysis). Unlike glass jars or thin paper bags, the opaque, food-grade tin blocks light entirely, preserving volatile aromatics until the moment you grind.
Reusable Botanical Keepsake: Designed to be rinsed, refilled, or repurposed for loose teas, dried botanicals, and pantry goods.
Variant Selection & Sizing Guide
Select your roast level and desired tin size from the dropdowns above:
White Roast (Ultra-Light / Low-Temp Roast): Raw Hawaiian macadamia nut, sweet malt, green tea, toasted cashew, and light wildflower honey.
Light Roast: Vibrant jasmine blossom, crisp green apple, white peach, and wild clover honey with a light, silky tea-like finish.
Medium Roast: Lush milk chocolate, golden melon, roasted Hawaiian macadamia nut, and sweet cream with a rich, buttery body.
Dark Roast: Baker's bittersweet dark chocolate, toasted macadamia, caramelized brown sugar, and soft cedar spice with low, gentle acidity.
Extra Dark Roast: Deep charred cacao nibs, roasted campfire embers, burnt molasses, and rich essential oils with a bold, velvety mouthfeel..
4oz Tin: The explorer’s tasting tin; yields ~8 pour-over cups.
8 oz Tin: The classic half-pound estate tin; yields ~16–18 cups.
12 oz Tin: The mindful brewer’s staple size; yields ~24–28 cups.
16 oz Tin: A full pound of pure single-estate Kona; yields ~32–36 cups.