costa rica coffee · cup of excellence
La Isla SL28 natural
by horsham coffee roaster · hurstpierpoint, uk
you'll taste red apple before caramel. this is la isla sl28 natural, a honey costa rica from horsham coffee roaster.
red applecaramelhoneyhoneycomb
the bean
- origin
- costa rica
- region
- west valley
- process
- honey
- varietal
- sl-28
- status
- in stock
la isla sl28 natural is a cup of excellence lot from horsham coffee roaster, grown in the west valley region of costa rica and processed using the honey method, where some fruit mucilage is left on the bean during drying. the sl-28 varietal, more commonly associated with kenya, produces a distinctive cup here, with flavours of red apple, caramel, honey, and honeycomb. the honey process adds body and sweetness without the full fermented intensity of a natural. it suits filter methods that let those fruit and caramel notes come through cleanly, keeping brew temperatures moderate to avoid muting the delicate apple character.
common questions
What does La Isla SL28 natural taste like?
expect red apple, caramel, honey, and honeycomb, with the honey process lending a rounded sweetness and body to the cup.
How is La Isla SL28 natural grown and processed?
it is grown in the west valley region of costa rica using the sl-28 varietal and processed using the honey method, where a layer of fruit mucilage is retained on the bean during drying. it was awarded cup of excellence recognition.
How should I brew La Isla SL28 natural?
filter brewing methods work well, as they highlight the red apple and caramel flavours clearly, a moderate water temperature around 90-93°c helps preserve the lighter fruit notes without over-extracting.
about horsham coffee roaster
the hiss of steam cuts through morning chatter at horsham coffee roaster, tucked into an industrial unit on william way that feels worlds away from chain store predictability. those 4.8 stars from 119 google reviews tell part of the story. the rest lives in how regulars pause at the counter, inhaling deeply before ordering their usual. this isn't coffee for instagram. it's coffee for people who notice when beans are roasted three days versus three weeks ago. the kind of place where someone behind the counter actually knows what "bright acidity" means and won't look at you sideways when you ask about extraction time. each cup carries weight, the careful attention of small-batch roasting where every decision matters. burgess hill might not scream coffee destination, but horsham coffee roaster proves geography means less than dedication. chains can keep their consistency. give me this kind of care instead.
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