costa rica coffee
El Venado
by artisan roast leith walk · edinburgh, uk
you'll taste grapefruit before caramel. this is el venado, a honey costa rica from artisan roast leith walk.
grapefruitcaramelhoneyhoneycomb
the bean
- origin
- costa rica
- process
- honey
- varietal
- sl-28
- roast
- light
- status
- in stock
el venado is a light roast from costa rica, grown from the sl-28 varietal and processed using the honey method, where some fruit pulp is left on the bean during drying. this gives it a natural sweetness alongside brighter citrus character. expect grapefruit acidity up front, with caramel, honey, and honeycomb rounding things out toward the finish. because it's a light roast, slower brew methods that allow full extraction work best. pour over or filter brewing will highlight the citrus clarity and let the honey sweetness develop without turning flat or bitter.
common questions
What does El Venado taste like?
el venado leads with grapefruit brightness, then moves into caramel, honey, and honeycomb sweetness. the honey process adds a natural, fruit-derived depth that keeps the cup from tasting sharp or thin.
How is El Venado grown and processed?
it's a costa rican coffee grown from the sl-28 varietal and processed using the honey method, meaning the beans are dried with some of the fruit pulp still attached, which contributes sweetness and body to the final cup.
How should I brew El Venado?
as a light roast, el venado responds well to pour over or filter methods that give you control over extraction and let the grapefruit acidity and honey sweetness both come through cleanly. avoid over-extraction, which can push the brightness into bitterness.
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