Costa Rica SHB

Arabica washed strictly hard bean

Costa Rica is famous for producing one of the best washed Arabica coffees. The rich soils and high altitudes in the unique growing regions of this coffee contribute to a popu-lar and sought-after coffee cup profile.

Classic Line

Intense flavour with floral and fruity notes

accompanied by a high acidity and clean sweetness.

Traceability

Country

Costa Rica

Location

Central Valley, Tres Rios, Brunca, Orosi and Turrialba

Estate

various

Average altitude

1‘000 to 1‘750 meter above sea level

Topography

mountainous

Soil type

volcanic, clayey

Temperature

around 22 °C

Humidity

around 82 %

Particularities

The coffee gets its sophisticated flavour from the special volca-nic soil that is very common in this area.

Botany

Botanical species

Arabica

Botanical variety

Caturra, Catuai, Villa Sarchi

Harvest methode

Handpicking

Harvest time

From November to February

Export

From January to May

Screen size

14 to 17

Prepariation

Washed

Bag size

69 kg

Roasting & Blending

Degree

Light to medium roast

Blends

Adds complexity to a blend, ideally brewed as a filter coffee.

Sensory

Fragrance, Aroma

Floral, fruity

Flavour