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rios de esperanza, costa rica coffee from olfactory coffee roasters

costa rica coffee · decaf

RIOS DE ESPERANZA

by olfactory coffee roasters · penryn, uk

you'll taste caramel before milk chocolate. this is rios de esperanza, a washed costa rica from olfactory coffee roasters.

caramelmilk chocolatedark chocolate
£14.50GBPbuy from olfactory coffee roasters

the bean

origin
costa rica
process
washed
status
in stock
availability checked
26 may 2026
rios de esperanza is a decaf washed coffee from costa rica, roasted by olfactory coffee roasters. the washed process strips away the fruit before drying, which tends to produce a clean, clear cup. expect caramel sweetness up front, followed by milk chocolate and darker cocoa tones that add depth without bitterness. because the flavors are well-defined and balanced, this works well across a range of brew methods. grind medium for a drip or pour over to keep the caramel and chocolate notes distinct, or pull it slightly finer for a moka pot if you want to push the darker chocolate character.

common questions

What does RIOS DE ESPERANZA taste like?

it tastes of caramel, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate, giving it a sweet, smooth character with a cocoa-driven finish. the washed processing keeps the cup clean, so those flavors come through clearly without muddiness.

How is RIOS DE ESPERANZA grown and processed?

it is a costa rican coffee that has been washed processed, meaning the fruit is removed from the bean before drying. it is also a decaf, so the caffeine has been extracted before roasting.

How should I brew RIOS DE ESPERANZA?

a medium grind suits pour over or drip brewing, which will highlight the caramel and milk chocolate notes the coffee is known for. if you prefer a more intense cup with stronger dark chocolate character, a moka pot with a slightly finer grind is worth trying.

about olfactory coffee roasters

penryn doesn't get the coffee attention it deserves, and olfactory is a good part of why that's starting to change. the old brewery yard address is apt, a former industrial site turned into the kind of place where something genuinely considered is being made. roasting and retailing from the same cornish postcode keeps things tightly focused, and you can feel that focus in what ends up in your cup. this isn't a café trying to scale or a roaster coasting on regional novelty. the independent standing here is well-earned and consistent, which in a small town matters more than it might in a city with fifty alternatives. if you're passing through tr10, the old brewery yard on a weekday morning is worth building your route around.

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