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Cerro Buena Vista

Roasted by Bonanza Coffee Roasters

Costa Rican Catuai processed with Red Honey for complex flavors.

Cerro Buena Vista — Bonanza Coffee Roasters
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From the roaster

After the continuous success of this coffee, we are privileged to offer it again! In recent years, the young producers of the Brunca region in Costa Rica are starting to push the potential of the coffee here, and the results are great to see. The Catuai trees here were planted in new soil, so they could be placed in the formations to avoid erosion and capture more sunlight. This lot goes through Red Honey process, where the majority of the fruit is left on the beans throughout drying, allowing for wonderfully complex flavour to come through in the final cup.

Bonanza Coffee Roasters

Context

Cerro Buena Vista from Bonanza Coffee Roasters showcases the potential of Costa Rica's Brunca region, where microclimates support distinctive coffee development. This Catuai varietal undergoes [red honey processing](processing methods explainer), a method that balances the fruit-forward characteristics of natural processing with the clarity of washed coffees—creating layered flavor potential. Roasted by Bonanza, this lot presents the complexity that distinguishes carefully sourced and processed beans. Brunca-grown coffees benefit from the region's elevation and soil composition, factors that encourage nuanced cup profiles. Whether you're exploring what makes [red honey processing](processing methods explainer) distinctive or seeking to understand how varietal and terroir interact, Cerro Buena Vista offers an accessible entry point into Costa Rican specialty coffee.

Buy — $19.5 from Bonanza Coffee Roasters

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cerro Buena Vista grown?

Cerro Buena Vista, roasted by Bonanza Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Tarrazú, Costa Rica.

What does Cerro Buena Vista taste like?

Expect tasting notes of complex.

How is Cerro Buena Vista processed?

Cerro Buena Vista uses the Red Honey process.

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