Costa Rica · Honey
Costa Rica Santa Rosa 1900 Espresso
Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters
Yellow honey process Catuai with balanced body, sweetness, and soft acidity.

From the roaster
A yellow honey process gives this Catuai its balance of body and sweetness, with moderate mucilage retention adding weight without sacrificing clarity. Grown between 1,900 and 2,000 meters, the coffee matures slowly, supporting softer acidity and a steady, consistent structure.
Each coffee is roasted to order. Orders ship within 2 business days.
— Verve Coffee Roasters
Context
This espresso from Verve Coffee Roasters showcases beans from Costa Rica's Santa Rosa region, grown at 1900–2000 meters above sea level. The lot features Catuai varietal processed via the honey method, which typically allows extended fruit contact with the bean during drying, often contributing sweetness and body to the cup. Honey-processed coffees tend toward balanced, fruit-forward profiles compared to their washed or natural counterparts. At this elevation, Santa Rosa's beans develop complexity that can support espresso's concentrated extraction. This combination of origin, altitude, varietal, and processing suggests a nuanced shot worth exploring across your flavor wheel to identify the specific sensory notes present.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Costa Rica Santa Rosa 1900 Espresso grown?
Costa Rica Santa Rosa 1900 Espresso, roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Tarrazú, Costa Rica.
How is Costa Rica Santa Rosa 1900 Espresso processed?
Costa Rica Santa Rosa 1900 Espresso uses the Honey process.
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