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supernova, costa rica coffee from horsham coffee roaster

costa rica coffee · cup of excellence

Supernova

by horsham coffee roaster · hurstpierpoint, uk

you'll taste honey before honeycomb. this is supernova, a honey costa rica from horsham coffee roaster.

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the bean

origin
costa rica
region
west valley
process
honey
varietal
sl-28
roast
medium-dark
status
in stock
supernova is a medium-dark roast from horsham coffee roaster, sourced from a cup of excellence lot in the west valley region of costa rica. the sl-28 varietal is processed using the honey method, where fruit pulp is left on the bean during drying, which draws out the sweetness you'll find in the cup. expect honey, honeycomb, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate, with the medium-dark roast giving the chocolate notes some weight and depth. it suits brewing methods that complement that sweetness and body, such as filter or espresso, with water around 90-92°c to avoid tipping the roast into bitterness.

common questions

What does Supernova taste like?

supernova leads with honey and honeycomb sweetness, moving into milk chocolate and darker chocolate notes. the medium-dark roast keeps the body full and the finish rich rather than bright or acidic.

How is Supernova grown and processed?

the sl-28 varietal is grown in the west valley region of costa rica and processed using the honey method, where some or all of the fruit mucilage is left on the bean during drying to increase sweetness. this lot was awarded a cup of excellence ranking, indicating high quality scoring at a national competition level.

How should I brew Supernova?

the medium-dark roast and honey process suit brew methods that highlight body and sweetness, such as espresso, aeropress, or a stovetop moka pot. keep water temperature slightly below boiling, around 90-92°c, to avoid amplifying any bitterness from the darker roast.

about horsham coffee roaster

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