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Aquiares, Costa Rica

Roasted by Climpson & Sons

This red honey processed coffee from the Aquiares community is a stand out bright and fruity filter coffee.

Aquiares, Costa Rica — Climpson & Sons
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From the roaster

An entire community dedicated to producing incredible coffee, this red honey processed coffee is a stand out bright & fruity filter coffee

— Climpson & Sons

Context

Produced by the Aquiares estate in Costa Rica, this selection showcases the meticulous approach of the Climpson & Sons roasting team. The coffee undergoes a red honey process, a technique that leaves a portion of the fruit mucilage on the bean during drying. Generally, processing methods like honey processing are utilized to influence the final cup profile, often bridging the gap between the clean clarity of washed coffees and the intense sweetness of natural-processed lots.

In the cup, this specific lot is characterized by the roaster as bright and fruity. To better understand how these descriptors align with the broader spectrum of coffee profiles, one might consult the flavor wheel. By balancing the inherent qualities of the Costa Rican terroir with the specific impact of the red honey method, this coffee offers a distinct expression of the Aquiares estate’s output.

Buy — £14.5 from Climpson & Sons

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aquiares, Costa Rica grown?

Aquiares, Costa Rica, roasted by Climpson & Sons, is sourced from Tarrazú, Costa Rica.

What does Aquiares, Costa Rica taste like?

Expect tasting notes of bright and fruity.

How is Aquiares, Costa Rica processed?

Aquiares, Costa Rica uses the Red Honey process.

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