costa rica coffee
Costa Rica Brunca Chirripo
by short sleeves coffee · black mountain, usa
you'll taste milk chocolate before dark chocolate. this is costa rica brunca chirripo, a washed costa rica from short sleeves coffee.
milk chocolatedark chocolatealmond
the bean
- origin
- costa rica
- process
- washed
- varietal
- caturra
- status
- in stock
the costa rica brunca chirripo is a washed caturra from short sleeves coffee, grown in the chirripo area of the brunca region in costa rica. the washed process strips away the fruit skin and pulp before drying, which tends to produce a cleaner, more defined cup. expect milk chocolate and dark chocolate as the main body, with almond adding a dry, nutty finish. it sits in well-trodden chocolate territory without being heavy or one-dimensional. filter brewing, such as a v60 or batch brew, will keep the cup clean and let the cocoa and almond character read clearly.
common questions
What does Costa Rica Brunca Chirripo taste like?
it leads with milk chocolate and dark chocolate, giving the cup a soft, cocoa-forward body, with almond providing a dry, nutty finish that keeps it from tasting overly sweet.
How is Costa Rica Brunca Chirripo grown and processed?
it is a caturra varietal grown in the chirripo area of costa rica's brunca region, and it is processed using the washed method, meaning the fruit is removed before the beans are dried.
How should I brew Costa Rica Brunca Chirripo?
the washed process makes this well-suited to filter brewing, such as a v60 or pour-over, where the clean cup highlights the chocolate and almond notes without muddying them.
about short sleeves coffee
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