Costa Rica Tarrazu San Roman Washed Specialty Coffee Beans Grind Size Roast Level Processing Method Guide

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San Ramon Processing Plant

The San Ramon Processing Plant primarily uses the washed processing method and is renowned for producing coffee with intense, rich flavors and a solid mouthfeel. Coffee cherries undergo hand-selection, with farmers removing overripe or unripe cherries before processing. A 3-disc Aagaarde depulper is used to remove the skin and pulp, followed by machine grading of coffee beans into three density levels. Grade 1 and 2 green beans are fermented separately, while Grade 3 consists of lower-quality beans. The green beans ferment in a cool, shaded area for approximately 24-36 hours. After fermentation, the beans are washed and undergo further density grading in the washing channels. Subsequently, the beans are randomly soaked in clean water overnight. After processing and roasting, the coffee develops bittersweet chocolate flavors with a thick, creamy sweetness reminiscent of fudge, blended with subtle wine-like acidity. The aroma is captivating, and the fruity sweetness of the chocolate beans is unforgettable.

Costa Rica's Coffee Growing Regions

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

Costa Rica San Ramon Royal Coffee

Country: Costa Rica
Grade: SHB
Altitude: 1700m
Region: Tarrazú growing region
Roast Level: Medium-dark roast
Processing Method: Washed processing
Varieties: Caturra, Catuai
Processing Plant: San Ramon Processing Plant
Flavor Profile: Berry aroma, caramel, cream, subtle spices

The Costa Rican Coffee Revolution

The best Costa Rican coffees apparently come from small processing plants scattered throughout the major coffee growing regions, including Tarrazú and West Valley. This so-called coffee revolution began 15 years ago, dramatically changing how roasting experts and importers view Costa Rican coffee. Centered around processing plants that collect coffee beans from surrounding small farms for processing, these farms are typically small communities or family-owned operations growing coffee on their own small farms or land. All of this coffee is processed and dried by a single small processing plant. The quality and flavor of Royal Coffee are quite unique, largely thanks to the cooperation between coffee producers and our team.

Costa Rican Coffee History and Culture

Coffee cultivation in Costa Rica was introduced from Cuba in 1779, with the first exports occurring in 1820. Currently, there are approximately 32,000 coffee farmers, with an average cultivation area of less than one hectare (10,000㎡) per farmer. Costa Rica has a population of 4.1 million (2006), with coffee cultivation covering 82,500 hectares. Annual production reaches 1.7 million bags (60kg each), with domestic annual consumption of 380,000 bags. The average per capita annual consumption is 5.5kg, higher than Japan's 4kg, while Taiwan's average is only slightly above 1kg.

Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to introduce coffee cultivation, boasting a long history and a complete system from production to sales. Located in the Central American isthmus with numerous volcanoes, the country enjoys natural advantages of sunshine and soil. Climate-wise, it benefits from the moderating influence of Pacific and Atlantic ocean currents and sea breezes. The resulting coffee exhibits characteristics unique to local microclimate and terroir conditions. In terms of both quality and quantity, Costa Rican coffee has consistently received global recognition and is rated as one of the world's high-quality coffees. Costa Rican coffee cultivation has a two-hundred-year history, initially planted on the slopes of Poas and Barva volcanoes in what is today known as the Central Valley region. The seven main coffee growing regions are distributed from northwest to southeast along the inland central plateau.

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee
Address: Yandun Road, Dongshankou, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 30 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste: Aromatic and mellow
Bean State: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Costa Rica
Coffee Type: Costa Rican coffee
Roast Level: Medium roast

Flavor Description: Berry aroma, caramel, cream, subtle spices.

Important Notice :

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FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473