Introduction to Costa Rica Yellow Honey Elsi Rocador Premium Coffee Bean Variety: Cultivation and Market Price

Coffee Varieties & Processing Details

Varieties: Caturra, Catuai

Processing Mill: Helsar de Zarcero Mill

Flavor Notes: Brown sugar, almond, black tea

Costa Rica's Coffee Heritage

Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to cultivate coffee, boasting a rich history and a comprehensive system from production to sales. Located in the Central American isthmus, the country features numerous volcanoes and enjoys natural advantages of abundant sunshine and fertile land. The climate is harmoniously influenced by Pacific and Atlantic ocean currents and sea breezes, producing coffees with distinctive characteristics from local microclimate terroirs. In both quality and quantity, Costa Rican coffee has consistently received worldwide recognition and is rated as one of the world's high-quality coffees.

The country's volcanic terrain provides fertile volcanic ash, moderate temperatures, and stable, abundant rainfall - all factors contributing to coffee becoming one of Costa Rica's primary agricultural products. The seven major producing regions are: Tarrzu, Tres Rios, Orosi, Central Valley, West Valley, Turrialba, and Brunca.

While Costa Rica has a long history of coffee cultivation, the innovative "dry processing" method has become increasingly popular over the past decade. This new approach, collectively known as "honey processing," utilizes pulping machines to adjust the degree of pulp removal, producing coffees with varying "honey sensations" from light to intense as the color progresses from light to dark (white, yellow-red-white, yellow-red-black). Each variation offers distinct acidity, complex aromas, and body depth. The Herbazu processing mill, located in the Naranjo region of the West Valley, is highly renowned in this area. In addition to its own coffee plantations, the mill also processes green beans for nearby estates and small coffee farmers.

Flavor Profile

Flavor: Brown sugar, floral notes, almond, black tea, orange and sweet spice sensations, moderate acidity, syrupy body, excellent finish.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee

Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Guangzhou

Contact: 020-38364473

Ingredients: In-house roasted coffee

Shelf Life: 90 days

Net Weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk coffee beans

Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans

Sugar Content: Sugar-free

Origin: Costa Rica

Coffee Type: Other

Roast Degree: Medium roast

Coffee Specifications

Costa Rica Helsar De Zarcero

Country: Costa Rica

Grade: SHB

Region: West Valley

Roast Level: Medium roast

Processing Method: Yellow honey

Yellow Honey Processing

Yellow honey processing involves removing approximately 40% of the mucilage; the drying process requires the most direct heat absorption, receiving maximum sunlight exposure, and takes about 8 days to reach stable moisture content.

Tasting Experience

Costa Rican coffee has long been considered a classic example of perfect flavor - balanced, clean, and mild form its foundation. This particular batch from the Helsar de Zarcero mill in the West Valley region is renowned for its excellent natural geographical conditions and superior regional cultivation management techniques. It presents a nearly perfect classic flavor profile with vibrant citrus notes in acidity, blackberry fruit aromas, rich acidity and body, melon-like sweetness, smooth mouthfeel, and subtle floral notes. The finish features prominent coffee flower aromas, making it a coffee experience full of Latin countryside charm.

Important Notice :

前街咖啡 FrontStreet Coffee has moved to new addredd:

FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473