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Costa Rica El Encino

by casa espresso coffee roasters · bradford, uk

you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is costa rica el encino, a honey costa rica from casa espresso coffee roasters.

lemongrapefruitcitrus zestred applecaramelhoneyhoneycomb
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the bean

origin
costa rica
process
honey
status
in stock
costa rica el encino is a honey-processed coffee from casa espresso coffee roasters, sourced from costa rica. the honey process, which leaves some fruit mucilage on the bean during drying, contributes to its layered sweetness and fruit-forward character. expect bright citrus up front, lemon and grapefruit with a zip of citrus zest, followed by red apple in the mid-palate and a long finish of caramel, honey, and honeycomb. that balance of acidity and natural sweetness makes it well suited to filter brewing, where clarity and sweetness can develop fully, though it will reward a careful espresso pull too.

common questions

What does Costa Rica El Encino taste like?

it leads with bright lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, then moves into red apple before settling into caramel, honey, and honeycomb on the finish. the honey process gives it more sweetness and body than a fully washed costa rican coffee would typically have.

How is Costa Rica El Encino grown and processed?

it is grown in costa rica and processed using the honey method, meaning the coffee cherry skin is removed but some of the sticky fruit mucilage is left on the bean while it dries, which boosts sweetness and adds fruity complexity.

How should I brew Costa Rica El Encino?

filter methods such as pour over or aeropress will highlight the citrus brightness and the caramel sweetness most clearly. if pulling it as espresso, dial toward a slightly longer ratio to keep the acidity balanced against the natural honey sweetness.

about casa espresso coffee roasters

casa espresso coffee roasters sits on otley road in baildon, doing what good independent roasters do best: making coffee that tastes like someone actually cares. fifty-two google reviews, all five stars. that's not luck. the beans here get the attention they deserve. slow roasting, careful timing, the kind of patience that chain stores can't afford when they're cranking out volume. you can smell the difference the moment you walk in, fresh grounds with that clean, bright scent that only comes from beans roasted properly. regulars keep coming back because consistency matters. same careful extraction every time. same attention to temperature and grind. it's the sort of place where your barista remembers how you like your espresso pulled, where the coffee actually tastes different from what you'd get at the big chains down the road. bradford needs more spots like this.

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