Bought some Koloa Estate Dark Roast whole bean (Kauai Coffee co) from Costco - about a year ago. Really enjoyed the coffee - good smooth full body flavor.
Just recently found it again - and bought it. However - noticed that the bag labeling changed: no longer did it indicate "Made in the USA". Also missing was "100% Hawaiian" label. Everything else appears to be the same.
Bean color and size appeared to change. Also the flavor. More bitterness. Maybe just me.....
Wondered if they have now blended their beans with other countries' beans??
Posted on Kauai co - and they have not fully answered - yet.
Anyone else observed this change? Heard anything about Kauai - blending?
Would post pics of the bags - but need to figure out the problems in my upload - attachments (error 2038).
Thanks
nkingfish
Just recently found it again - and bought it. However - noticed that the bag labeling changed: no longer did it indicate "Made in the USA". Also missing was "100% Hawaiian" label. Everything else appears to be the same.
Bean color and size appeared to change. Also the flavor. More bitterness. Maybe just me.....
Wondered if they have now blended their beans with other countries' beans??
Posted on Kauai co - and they have not fully answered - yet.
Anyone else observed this change? Heard anything about Kauai - blending?
Would post pics of the bags - but need to figure out the problems in my upload - attachments (error 2038).
Thanks
nkingfish