costa rica coffee · cup of excellence
by phil & sebastian coffee roasters - hudson block · calgary, canada
you'll taste honey before honeycomb. this is allan oviedo sl28 honey, an anaerobic costa rica from phil & sebastian coffee roasters - hudson block.
expect honey and honeycomb as the dominant flavors, with the anaerobic process adding depth and intensity to that sweetness. the sl-28 varietal and honey processing together make for a rich, syrupy cup character.
this is a cup of excellence lot from costa rica, using the sl-28 varietal and an anaerobic process, meaning the coffee ferments in a sealed, low-oxygen environment before being dried with the fruit mucilage still on the bean.
roasted at an omni level, this coffee is suited to both filter and espresso, so brewing method comes down to preference. filter methods like pour-over will highlight the honey sweetness and fermentation clarity, while espresso will emphasize body and intensity.
phil & sebastian's hudson block location sits on 8th avenue sw like it belongs there, drawing regulars who've given up on explaining why this matters to people who think coffee is just coffee. the difference shows in your cup. steam rises differently here, carrying notes that chains can't replicate because they're not trying to. calgary's downtown gets its fair share of caffeine dispensers, but this spot earns its 4.5 stars from 354 reviews through something simpler: they give a damn about what they're doing. the baristas know their beans, the roasting speaks for itself, and that first sip reminds you why you started caring about coffee in the first place. some places serve drinks. this place serves reasons to slow down.
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