Is Costa Rican Coffee Good? Introduction to Costa Rican Black Honey Coffee Flavor Profile

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FrontStreet Coffee - Costa Rica La Minita Estate Black Honey Introduction

Costa Rica Black Honey

Although Costa Rica has gained recognition from coffee connoisseurs for its honey-processed coffee beans, this is also inseparable from Costa Rica's superior geographical and climatic conditions, and the fact that all cultivated coffee varieties are Arabica. Costa Rica's premium coffee beans are called "Strictly Hard Bean" (SHB), followed by Hard Bean (HB) and Semi-Hard Bean (SH) with decreasing quality levels, which also serves as its grading system. Strictly Hard Bean grows at altitudes above 1500 meters, and altitude has always represented the quality of coffee—higher altitude means better quality. Additionally, the significant altitude differences create 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.

This batch of La Minita Estate black honey processed coffee comes from Costa Rica's famous Tarrazú region. Although the development of specialty coffee started relatively late, Costa Rica's specialty coffee industry has developed rapidly. With its mild fruit acidity, smooth mouthfeel, and sweet, high-quality berry flavors from honey processing, it has become a force to be reckoned with. Black honey processing retains about 80% of the fruit pulp, with the most obvious distinction being that yellow, red, and black honey processing become progressively sweeter. Combined with richer fruit notes, it has won the favor of many coffee connoisseurs.

Costa Rica La Minita Estate Black Honey

Grade: SHB

Region: Tarrazú

Growing Altitude: 1200-1800m

Processing Method: Black Honey Processing

Variety: Catuai

Estate: La Minita Estate

Dry Aroma: Roasted almonds, blackcurrant, blackberry, citrus

Wet Aroma: Preserved plums, rum, cream, honey, cane sugar, dark chocolate

Taste: Clean mouthfeel, bright acidity, mild and smooth, quick but not persistent aftertaste, good balance, slightly low body.

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