costa rica coffee
Costa Rica Las Lajas Alma Negra (Natural)
by dark woods coffee ltd · huddersfield, uk
you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is costa rica las lajas alma negra (natural), a natural costa rica from dark woods coffee ltd.
the bean
- origin
- costa rica
- process
- natural
- status
- in stock
- availability checked
- 26 may 2026
common questions
What does Costa Rica Las Lajas Alma Negra (Natural) taste like?
the cup is led by lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, making it a bright, fruit-forward coffee with a clean citrus acidity. the natural process adds underlying sweetness and body that balances the sharpness of the fruit.
How is Costa Rica Las Lajas Alma Negra (Natural) grown and processed?
this coffee comes from costa rica and is processed using the natural method, meaning whole coffee cherries are dried before the fruit is removed. that extended contact between fruit and bean is what drives the citrus and fruity characteristics in the cup.
How should I brew Costa Rica Las Lajas Alma Negra (Natural)?
filter or pour-over brewing suits this coffee well, as those methods highlight the lemon and grapefruit clarity that the natural process produces. keep your water temperature around 92 to 94 degrees celsius and a medium-fine grind to avoid over-extracting the fruit notes into bitterness.
about dark woods coffee ltd
huddersfield has a quieter specialty coffee scene than manchester or leeds, which means the places that do it seriously tend to build real loyalty rather than foot traffic. dark woods coffee sits out on west slaithwaite road at holme mills, a little removed from the town centre, and that distance filters out the casual crowd. you're going there because you want to, not because you stumbled past it. the roastery format means the coffee you're drinking was roasted close by, which isn't something you can say about most cafes. regulars have stuck around long enough and consistently enough to make that clear without anyone needing to oversell it. if you're in huddersfield and you care about what's in your cup, west slaithwaite road is worth the detour.
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