Introduction to Costa Rica Tank Manor Coffee Growing Region - How to Brew Costa Rican Coffee

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Costa Rica West Valley Monte Solis EI Tanque Villa Sarhi Natural

Country: Costa Rica

Grade: SHB

Region: Central Valley

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Processing Method: Natural Processing

Variety: Villa Sarchi

Estate: EI Tanque Estate

Flavor Notes: Lemon, 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) with progressively decreasing quality, which also serves as their grading system. Strictly Hard Beans grow at altitudes above 1500 meters, and altitude has always represented the quality of coffee - higher altitude means better quality. Additionally, the elevation drop creates abundant rainfall, which is very beneficial for coffee tree growth; moreover, the low night temperatures at high altitudes slow down tree growth, allowing coffee cherries to absorb more nutrients, resulting in richer coffee flavors.

Hand-pour brewing for Villa Sarchi: 15g of coffee, medium grind (using Fuji's ghost tooth burr grinder #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half before continuing the pour, slowly pouring until reaching 225g total. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Its three most famous producing 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, achieving excellent results is extremely difficult. 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 with sugar content exceeding 20% are selected for natural processing. The Brix values for general fruits are: apples at 14, lemons at 12, passion fruit at 18, but La Hajas's coffee cherries can reach 21-22%. La Hajas not only produces natural and honey-processed beans but also washed beans. The farm grows varieties including Caturra, Catuai, Villa Sarchi, and has also introduced small amounts of Kenyan varieties such as SL28, Obata, and others.

The natural processing process is quite labor-intensive. Hand-picked high-sugar cherries are first placed on African raised beds for sun-drying for about 10 days, then moved to greenhouses covered with plastic sheets to create more direct heat energy for continuous 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 careful attention and precise calculation of turning frequency. When the bright red cherries finally turn black and emit aromas of fruit cake, caramel, and even sherry wine, the process is successfully completed.

Flavor Notes: Lemon, Caramel, Nuts

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

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

Villasarchi - Villa Sarchi

Originating in Costa Rica, it is a variant of Typica. Like Typica, the angle between branches and trunk is 60 degrees, and the leaves are bronze-colored. 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.

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