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Archive: Costa Rica Sumava Lactico

Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters

This elegant, fruit-forward coffee features notes of peach, floral, and sweet vanilla with a body reminiscent of orange wine.

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Archive: Costa Rica Sumava Lactico — Verve Coffee Roasters
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From the roaster

Our first impressions of this year’s Sumava Lactico Natural are fruit-forward notes of peach, with floral and sweet vanilla. This elegant cup is balanced with a body that reminds us of orange wine. These flavors blend harmoniously to create a layered drinking experience.

— Verve Coffee Roasters

Context

The Costa Rica Sumava Lactico represents a compelling intersection of regional tradition and experimental processing. Produced by Sumava, this lot utilizes a natural process, a technique often associated with increased body and complex, fruit-forward profiles. While natural-processed coffees frequently exhibit deep sweetness and jammy characteristics, this specific selection from Verve Coffee Roasters highlights a distinct aromatic profile featuring peach, floral notes, sweet vanilla, and the nuanced acidity of orange wine.

Understanding these descriptors can be enhanced by referencing the flavor wheel, which helps categorize the interplay between the inherent qualities of the bean and the impact of the drying method. By focusing on the specific output of the Sumava farm, this coffee offers a clear look at how meticulous post-harvest handling can elevate the sensory experience of a Costa Rican harvest, resulting in a cup that balances delicate floral aromatics with a rich, wine-like structure.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Archive: Costa Rica Sumava Lactico grown?

Archive: Costa Rica Sumava Lactico, roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Tarrazú, Costa Rica.

What does Archive: Costa Rica Sumava Lactico taste like?

Expect tasting notes of peach, floral, sweet vanilla, and orange wine.

How is Archive: Costa Rica Sumava Lactico processed?

Archive: Costa Rica Sumava Lactico uses the Natural process.

What roast level is Archive: Costa Rica Sumava Lactico?

It is roasted to a light level.

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