Mountain Thunder is proud to offer our 100% Kona Peaberry in Vienna and French Roasts.
If you've heard of peaberry, but are unsure of what it is and why it's special, read on!
Peaberry beans, also known as "caracoli," are a naturally occurring coffee bean variant that many coffee enthusiasts consider special. Here’s why they’re noteworthy:
What Are Peaberry Beans?
- Structure: Most coffee cherries produce two flat-sided beans. However, about 3-5% of coffee cherries produce a single, rounded bean called a peaberry. This happens when one of the two seeds in the coffee cherry fails to develop.
- Shape: Peaberries are smaller, rounder, and denser than regular coffee beans, which are flatter and more oval.
Why the Buzz?
1. Unique Flavor Profile:Kona Peaberries are often said to have a more concentrated and distinctive flavor. This is attributed to their shape and density, which may lead to more uniform roasting.
Coffee aficionados describe Kona Peaberry coffee as having brighter acidity, enhanced sweetness, and a fuller body.
Since only a small percentage of coffee cherries produce peaberries, they are less common, which adds to their allure and exclusivity.
3. Selective Processing:
Peaberries are usually meticulously sorted from the rest of the crop, requiring extra labor and care. This process often results in a higher-quality product. Peaberry and regular beans are separately roasted to ensure consistent roasts.
4, Roasting Benefits:
Due to their round shape, peaberries tend to roast more evenly compared to flat-sided beans. This even roasting may contribute to their distinct flavor.
Another way to enjoy peaberry bean is our Chocolate-Covered Roasted Peaberry Beans. These delectable treats come with a caffeine punch. We only ship these during the cooler months.
