Costa Rica Monte Solis El Tanque Villa Sarachi Flavor Description - Which Brand of Sarachi Coffee is Best

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Costa Rica West Valley Monte Solis EI Tanque Villa Sarachi Natural

Country: Costa Rica

Grade: SHB

Region: Central Valley

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Processing Method: Natural Process

Variety: Villa Sarchi

Estate: El Tanque Estate

Flavor Notes: Lime, Caramel, Nuts

Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are known as "Strictly Hard Bean" (SHB), followed by Hard Bean (HB) and Semi-Hard Bean (SH) in descending quality order, which also serves as its grading system. Strictly Hard Beans grow at elevations above 1,500 meters, and altitude has always represented the quality of coffee—higher elevation 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 elevations at night slow down tree growth, allowing coffee cherries to absorb more nutrients, resulting in richer coffee flavors.

Pour-over Brewing Instructions

For pour-over Villa Sarchi: Use 15g of coffee, medium grind (ground with small Fuji ghost tooth burr grinder at setting 4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water and let bloom for 27 seconds. Pour up to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half, then slowly pour until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Costa Rica's Coffee Regions

Its three most famous producing regions are Tarrazú, located south of Costa Rica's capital San Jose, 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, doing it well is extremely difficult. Francesca has added many innovations, such as using a Brix meter, commonly equipped in the wine industry, to measure the sugar content of the fruit. She determines the optimal harvest time and processing method based on Brix sugar content—only cherries with sugar content exceeding 20% undergo natural processing. The Brix values for general fruits are: apples at 14, lemons at 12, passion fruit at 18, but La Haze's coffee cherries can reach 21-22%. La Haze not only produces natural and honey-processed beans but also washed coffee. The coffee varieties grown on the farm include Caturra, Catuai, Villa Sarchi, and also introduced small quantities of Kenyan varieties such as SL28, Obata, and others.

Natural Processing Method

The natural processing process is quite labor-intensive. The hand-picked high-sugar cherries must first be placed on African raised beds to dry in the sun for about 10 days, then moved to a greenhouse covered with plastic sheeting to create more direct heat energy 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 it also requires more meticulous care and precise calculation of turning frequency. When the bright red cherries finally turn black and emit aromas of fruitcake, caramel, and even sherry, the process is complete.

Cup Profile

Flavor: Lime, Caramel, Nuts

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

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

Villa Sarchi Variety

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

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