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Sugar Heist

Roasted by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

Balanced Costa Rican filter coffee emphasizing sweetness, chocolate, and subtle fruit notes.

Sugar Heist — Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
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From the roaster

Sugar Heist is all about sweetness and balance. It’s designed for those who like their base notes (chocolate, almonds, etc…) but want to explore, in a very minor way, the taste of fruit in their coffee. 

The coffee in Sugar Heist right now comes from a beautiful farm nestled in the hills of Tarrazu Costa Rica. It’s grown by Carlos Castro Solano and you can read more about him below.

Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

Context

Sugar Heist is a Costa Rican coffee from Tarrazu, one of the country's most established and celebrated growing regions. Sourced directly from producer Carlos Castro Solano, this lot is roasted by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters, who emphasize its chocolate and almond character alongside fruited notes. The combination of these elements—rich roasted flavors paired with brighter fruit expression—reflects the complexity often found in carefully sourced and processed coffees from this region.

Buy — $22.45 from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sugar Heist grown?

Sugar Heist, roasted by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Tarrazú, Costa Rica.

What does Sugar Heist taste like?

Expect tasting notes of chocolate, almonds, and fruit.

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Last verified: June 29, 2026 · Browse all beans.