costa rica coffee · cup of excellence
Costa Rica Volcan Azul SL28 Natural ESPRESSO
by passport specialty coffee · northgate, australia
you'll taste stone fruit before peach. this is costa rica volcan azul sl28 natural espresso, a natural costa rica from passport specialty coffee.
stone fruitpeachsugar cane
the bean
- origin
- costa rica
- process
- natural
- status
- in stock
the costa rica volcan azul sl28 natural espresso is a cup of excellence lot from passport specialty coffee, grown in costa rica using the sl28 variety. processed naturally, the coffee dries with its fruit intact, which pulls forward ripe stone fruit and peach flavours alongside a sugar cane sweetness in the cup. roasted for espresso, it suits a traditional espresso machine or moka pot best. pull it as a straight shot to let the fruit character show clearly, or use a 1:2.5 ratio as a starting point and dial back extraction time if the sweetness tips sharp.
common questions
What does Costa Rica Volcan Azul SL28 Natural ESPRESSO taste like?
it tastes of stone fruit and peach with a sugar cane sweetness, a profile typical of naturally processed coffees where the fruit dries around the bean. these flavours come through most clearly as espresso.
How is Costa Rica Volcan Azul SL28 Natural ESPRESSO grown and processed?
it is grown in costa rica using the sl28 variety and processed naturally, meaning the whole coffee cherry is dried before the bean is removed, concentrating fruit sugars. it is also a cup of excellence lot, indicating it scored highly in a national competition judged by an international panel.
How should I brew Costa Rica Volcan Azul SL28 Natural ESPRESSO?
it is roasted for espresso, so an espresso machine is the most direct fit. use it as a straight shot to highlight the stone fruit and peach notes, adjusting grind and ratio until the sweetness is clean rather than sharp or flat.
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