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
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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