How to Brew Costa Rica Anaerobic Natural Yellow Catuai for the Best Taste?

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The owner of Finca La Ortiga places the selected coffee beans into specially prepared barrels for fermentation, tightly seals the steel containers, and lets them rest for 18-23 hours. During the fermentation period, the coffee cherries are isolated from oxygen and self-pressurized by the carbon dioxide produced inside the steel containers, allowing the fruit to ferment more completely and thoroughly.

During fermentation, the pH value must be strictly and precisely controlled, and the surrounding temperature must be well managed. After fermentation is complete, the coffee is sent to the drying fields for sun-drying.

The combination of anaerobic processing followed by sun-drying gives the coffee rich tropical fruit flavors and a full-bodied texture, with notes of sweet fruit wine. It tastes refreshing and multi-layered. So how should you brew this particular bean to make it delicious? FrontStreet Coffee suggests that pour-over brewing is most suitable~

FrontStreet Coffee's Brewing Parameters

Recommended brewing method: Pour-over

Filter: Hario V60

Water temperature: 90°C

Dose: 15g

Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:15

Grind size: Medium-fine (BG 6S: 58% pass-through rate on China standard #20 sieve)

Brewing technique: Multi-stage extraction

Use 34g of water for a 30-second bloom, then continue pouring with a small circular stream to 127g before staging. When the water level drops and is about to expose the coffee bed, continue pouring to 226g and stop. Wait for the water level to drop until it's about to expose the coffee bed, then remove the filter cup. (Timing starts from the bloom) Extraction time is 2'05".

Flavor Profile

The dry aroma has distinct sweet spice and fermented notes, while the wet aroma releases cinnamon and fermented wine fragrance;

On the palate, there are cinnamon, honey, and vanilla nuances. At different temperatures, fruit wine flavors are prominent. The overall mouthfeel is smooth with distinct flavor layers and ample sweetness.

Important Notice :

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