Costa Rica Natural Process Central Valley Region Monte Solis Estate Villa Sarchi Premium Coffee Beans

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Qianjie, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Manufacturer Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: 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

Costa Rica West Valley Monte Solis EI Tanque Villa Sarchi Natural

Coffee Details

Country: Costa Rica

Grade: SHB

Region: Central Valley

Roast Degree: Medium roast

Processing Method: Natural processing

Variety: Villa Sarchi

Estate: El Tanque Estate

Flavor Notes: Lime, caramel, nuts

Costa Rican Coffee Excellence

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 their grading system. SHB beans grow at altitudes above 1,500 meters, and altitude has always represented the quality of coffee—higher altitude means better quality. Additionally, the significant altitude drop 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.

Premium Growing Regions

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 many uncontrollable factors, achieving excellence 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. She determines the optimal harvesting time and processing method based on Brix sugar content—only cherries with over 20% sugar content undergo natural processing. For comparison, the Brix values of general fruits are: apples at 14, lemons at 12, passion fruit at 18, but La Halsa's coffee cherries can reach 21-22%. La Halsa not only produces natural and honey-processed beans but also washed beans. The farm cultivates varieties including Caturra, Catuai, Villa Sarchi, and has also introduced small amounts of Kenyan varieties SL28, Obata, and others.

Natural Processing Craft

The natural processing process is quite labor-intensive. Hand-picked high-sugar cherries are first placed on African raised beds to sun-dry 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 meticulous care 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.

Tasting Profile

Flavor: Lime, caramel, nuts

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

Important Notice :

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