{"id":8830,"date":"2025-11-23T20:52:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T06:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/en\/original\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T20:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T06:55:12","slug":"original","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/en\/original\/","title":{"rendered":"Original \u2013 A Cup That Best Recreates &#8220;A Spoonful of Hawaii for Your Everyday&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Original is the carefully crafted blend that serves as the base flavor for Waikiki Coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the cup that best recreates the brand concept &#8220;A spoonful of Hawaii for your everyday.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When people think of Hawaiian coffee, many imagine the luxury and brightness of Kona coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in actual Hawaii, many shops serve a typical American-style coffee, so you might notice a gap between expectation and reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Original is precisely a blend that pursues that sense of luxury and brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It delivers a very Hawaiian finish where sweetness, elegance, and easy drinkability come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Original&#8217;s Coffee Beans Are Top Grade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/waikiki-coffee-original-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1707\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First, one point we focused on to create Waikiki Coffee&#8217;s sense of &#8220;luxury&#8221; is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When sourcing beans from around the world, we always use the highest-grade lots available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brazilian Coffee Bean Grades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-table__scroll-side\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>Grade<\/th><th>Characteristics<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>No.2<\/td><td>Top-class. Extremely high quality.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>No.3<\/td><td>Premium class. High-end beans.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>No.4<\/td><td>High-quality commercial grade. Many export lots fall here.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>No.5<\/td><td>Mid-grade. For mass-market or blends.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>No.6<\/td><td>General retail. Flavors are somewhat coarse.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>No.7\u20138<\/td><td>Low grade. For instant coffee or domestic use.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the Brazilian component in one of our blends ranges from No.2 to No.8 (there is no No.1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What we use is the highest-grade No.2, which meets the standard of no more than four defective beans per 300g and features the largest bean size. This dramatically improves the clean finish and reduces off-flavors, while enhancing aroma and sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It accounts for only 1\u20132% of total harvest and reaches specialty coffee level with a cupping score of 85 or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Hawaii, No.4 and No.5 beans are relatively common, so the taste difference at this point is quite significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general image: No.2\u20133 are luxury single-origin or high-priced blends; No.4\u20135 are for cafes and mass-market; No.6 and below are for instant coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colombian Coffee Bean Grades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-table__scroll-side\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>Grade<\/th><th>Characteristics<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Supremo<\/td><td>Top-grade. Large, uniform beans.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Excelso<\/td><td>Upper-mid grade. The mainstream export quality.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>UGQ<\/td><td>Standard export quality. Cost-effective.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Pasilla<\/td><td>Domestic or instant use. Lowest grade.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, the Colombian beans we use range across four grades from Supremo to Pasilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supremo we use is the highest grade, offering an excellent balance of aroma, acidity, sweetness, and cleanliness\u2014truly a finished product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its cupping score sits between commercial-grade and specialty standards at around 83\u201385 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Hawaii, many brands use Excelso or UGQ; few use Supremo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, Supremo evokes specialty blends, Excelso is for cafes and hotels, and UGQ or Pasilla are for industrial or low-cost blends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Original Blend Follows a Golden-Ratio Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/waikiki-coffee-original-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1709\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next focus was creating the golden balance where each bean&#8217;s characteristics become perfect in combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorry, the exact blending method Waikiki Coffee uses is confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we can say that besides Brazil and Colombia, we also incorporate beans from Hawaii and other countries to achieve the best composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there are seasonal peaks, the exact ratios actually change a bit from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this recipe we create a soft, elegant, and consistently enjoyable blend with excellent balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We conducted more than 200 trial variations to reach the ideal formulation that results in a coffee with sweetness, savoriness, body, and a fragrant, distinctly Hawaiian brightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you enjoy this carefully balanced blend to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Original Features Rated on a Five-Point Scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-table__scroll-side\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Rating<\/th><th>Comment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Acidity<\/td><td>Balanced (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606)<\/td><td>Well-balanced acidity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bitterness<\/td><td>Balanced (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606)<\/td><td>Well-balanced bitterness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweetness<\/td><td>Sweet (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606)<\/td><td>Soft sweetness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Savoriness<\/td><td>Rich (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606)<\/td><td>Mellow and easy to drink.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Body<\/td><td>Balanced (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606)<\/td><td>Neither too strong nor too light.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aroma<\/td><td>Balanced (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606)<\/td><td>Subtle nutty fragrance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aftertaste<\/td><td>Good (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606)<\/td><td>Clean finish with few off-flavors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caffeine<\/td><td>Balanced (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606)<\/td><td>Properly extracted.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antioxidant Power<\/td><td>Balanced (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606)<\/td><td>Average level.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Original Product Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-table__responsive\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Original<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net Weight<\/td><td>7oz (198g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bean Type<\/td><td>Ground, Whole Bean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>9 \u00d7 5.5 \u00d7 25 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>0.25 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price<\/td><td>1,780 JPY (tax included)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EAN Code<\/td><td>4595555098030 (ground), 4595555098047 (beans)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>URL<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/en\/product\/original\/\">Product Page<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/en\/waikiki-coffee-recipe\/\">Waikiki Coffee\u2019s Recommended Recipe \u2013 Hand-Drip Edition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coffee Tips and Knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/en\/coffee-tools\/\">Best Coffee Tools to Improve Flavor \u2013 Top 5 High-Quality &amp; Affordable Picks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/en\/how-to-pour-coffee\/\">How to Pour Coffee Like a Pro \u2013 The Ultimate Hand-Drip Brewing Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/waikiki-coffee.com\/en\/coffee-storage-methods\/\">Best Coffee Storage Methods \u2013 Tips to Keep Your Coffee Fresh<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Original is Waikiki Coffee&#8217;s signature blend that aims to bring &#8220;a spoonful of Hawaii&#8221; to your everyday cup. Designed to evoke the luxury and brilliance often associated with Hawaiian coffee, Original combines extremely high-grade beans\u2014such as Brazil No.2 (specialty level, 85+ cupping score) and Colombian Supremo\u2014with carefully selected lots from Hawaii and other origins. The blend follows a golden-ratio formula that is adjusted seasonally, developed through over 200 trial versions to achieve a soft, elegant, and balanced profile featuring sweetness, body, and a fragrant, nutty aroma. The product is available as ground or whole bean in a 7oz (198g) pack. This article details the bean grades, the blending concept, tasting ratings, product specifications, and links to recommended hand-drip recipes and brewing resources to help you enjoy the cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8791,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[293],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cafe"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Original \u2013 A Cup That Best Recreates &quot;A Spoonful of Hawaii for Your Everyday&quot; - Waikiki Coffee | Hawaiian Gift Coffee &amp; Cafe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for information on Waikiki Coffee&#039;s Original? 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