How to Properly Enjoy Costa Rica Tank Manor and the Price of Vera Sarachi Coffee Beans

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Costa Rica Coffee: SHB Grade and Growing Conditions

Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are known as "Strictly Hard Bean" (SHB), followed by Hard Bean (HB) and Semi-Hard Bean (SH) in decreasing quality order, which also serves as their grading system. Strictly Hard Beans are grown at altitudes above 1500 meters, and altitude has always represented the quality of coffee—higher altitude means better quality. Additionally, the high altitude variation creates abundant rainfall, which is very beneficial for coffee tree growth. Moreover, the low temperatures at high altitudes at night slow down tree growth, allowing coffee cherries to absorb more nutrients, resulting in richer coffee flavors.

Brewing Method: Villa Sarchi Pour-Over

Pour-over Villa Sarchi. 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji mountain tooth blade #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for 27 seconds bloom, then pour to 105g and stop. Wait until the water level drops to half before pouring again. Slowly pour until reaching 225g, avoiding the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Famous Growing Regions and Processing Methods

Its three most famous growing regions are: Tarrazú located south of Costa Rica's capital San José, as well as the Central Valley and Western Valley regions. Natural processing is a very traditional method that uses minimal resources, but due to too many uncontrollable factors, it's very difficult to execute well. Francesca added many innovations, such as using a Brix meter commonly equipped in the wine industry to measure the sugar content of the fruit, determining the optimal harvest time and processing method based on Brix sugar content—only those exceeding 20% sweetness undergo natural processing. The Brix values for general fruits are: apples 14, lemons 12, passion fruit 18, but La Hajas's coffee cherries can reach 21-22%. La Hajas not only produces natural and honey processed coffees but also washed beans. The coffee varieties planted on the farm include Caturra, Catuai, Villa Sarchi, and also small amounts of Kenyan varieties such as SL28, Obata, etc.

Natural Processing Method

The natural processing process is quite labor-intensive. Hand-picked high-sugar-content cherries are first placed on African raised beds for about 10 days of sun drying, then moved to a greenhouse covered with plastic sheeting to create more direct heat and continue drying until the moisture content reaches 11.5%. The slow drying process allows the green beans to develop more natural sweetness from within, but also requires more careful attention and precise calculation of turning frequency. When the bright red cherries eventually turn black and emit aromas of fruit cake, caramel, and even sherry, the process is complete.

Flavor Profile

Flavor: Lime, caramel, nuts

Mouthfeel: Excellent sweetness, gentle fruit acidity, round and full-bodied, persistent finish

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Costa Rica
Roast Degree: Medium roast

Villa Sarchi Variety

Villa Sarchi originated in Costa Rica and is a Typica variety. Like Typica, the angle between branches and trunk is 60 degrees, with bronze-colored leaves. This variety grows particularly well in high-altitude areas and has strong wind resistance. It can also grow in poor soil conditions and thrives better under shade trees. The most prominent characteristic in its flavor is its excellent sweetness and wonderful acidity.

Coffee Details

Costa Rica West Valley Monte Solis EI Tanque Villa Sarhi Natural

Country: Costa Rica
Grade: SHB
Region: Central Valley
Roast Degree: Medium roast
Processing Method: Natural processing
Variety: Villa Sarchi
Estate: EI Tanque Estate
Flavor: Lime, caramel, nuts

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