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Costa Rica Santa Rosa 1900 Espresso

Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters

Yellow honey process Catuai with balanced body, sweetness, and soft acidity.

Costa Rica Santa Rosa 1900 Espresso — Verve Coffee Roasters
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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.

 

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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.

Buy — $27 from Verve Coffee Roasters

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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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