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Delicate, bright and naturally sweet.
Costa Rica is world renowned for its high quality coffee and strict growing standards. This single origin is honey processed, giving it a distinct caramel and honeycomb sweetness, dark chocolate on the palate, and a clean, smooth finish.
| Tasting Notes Chocolate, Caramel & Honeycomb | Roast Level Medium |
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Costa Rica takes its coffee seriously. Federal laws allow only Arabica plants to be grown and exported, which means every bean that leaves the country meets a high standard. Our Costa Rica single origin is a great example of what that commitment produces in the cup.
These beans are grown at 1,200 to 1,500 metres in nutrient-rich volcanic soil across Costa Rica. We source the Caturra and Catuai varietals, both well suited to the altitude and climate. What makes this one stand out is the honey processing method, where the natural fruit mucilage is left on the bean during drying, adding a layer of natural sweetness to the final cup.
The result is a medium-bodied coffee with dark chocolate and caramel on the palate, a honeycomb sweetness, and a highly aromatic nose of floral, blackcurrant, and buttery notes. It's a distinctive profile that's hard to place in any other origin.
| Flavour | Dark Chocolate, Caramel & Honeycomb |
| Aroma | Floral, Blackcurrant & Buttery |
| Finish | Smooth & Sweet |
| Acidity | Bright |
| Body | Medium |
Costa Rica is a versatile single origin. The natural sweetness and medium body make it well suited to espresso, where the honeycomb and caramel notes come through cleanly. It also works well in a plunger, stovetop, AeroPress, or filter, and holds up nicely with milk too.
1. What is honey processing?
Honey processing means the outer skin of the coffee cherry is removed after harvest, but the sticky fruit layer underneath is left on the bean while it dries. This adds natural sweetness to the bean before it's even roasted, which is why Costa Rica tends to taste sweeter than other single origins processed with water.
2. How does it compare to our other single origins?
Costa Rica sits between Brazil and Colombia in terms of intensity. It's sweeter than both thanks to the honey processing, and the aroma is more distinctive with those floral and blackcurrant notes. A good choice if you want something a bit different from a standard chocolate and nut profile.
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