Single Origin - Costa Rica【100g Coffee Beans】（Black Honey）

☕ Flavor Analysis | Is this the right fit for you?

The high-altitude environment of the Chirripó Valley contributes to excellent bean density and delicate acidity, while the Black Honey process retains a large amount of mucilage during drying, concentrating the sweetness in the cup. Upon tasting, you'll experience a juicy sensation reminiscent of yellow peach and apricot, transitioning into a smooth, honey-water-like sweetness, and concluding with a clean fruit tea aroma. The overall sweetness is high but not cloying.

• Balanced Acidity and Sweetness: Bright fruity acidity without being sharp or harsh.
• Prominent Sweetness: Distinct notes of honey and cane sugar sweetness.
• Substantial Mouthfeel: The Black Honey process provides a fuller, silkier texture—not watery.

📊 Flavor Highlights (Sensory Evaluation)

Overall style: Gentle Fruity Acidity (3/5) • High Sweetness (5/5) • Silky & Full-Bodied (4/5). The main theme is ripe apricot and cane sugar sweetness, with a finish carrying a refreshing and delicate fruit tea note.

Flavor Progression (Front / Middle / Finish)

• Front (Head): The juicy sensation of ripe apricot and yellow peach appears first; bright yet gentle.
• Middle (Body): The sweet mellowness of the Black Honey process unfolds, as smooth and full as honey water and cane sugar syrup.
• Finish (Finish): The fruity acidity naturally transitions into sweetness, leaving a refreshing fruit tea aroma and a delicate lingering sweetness.

💧 Brewing Guide

The sweetness and texture of this Black Honey processed coffee are its highlights. When brewing, it is recommended to aim for "fully extracting sweetness while avoiding over-steeping and astringency." A medium-fine grind paired with slightly higher water temperatures can more stably bring out the honey notes and fruity layers.

• Suggested Temperature: 90°C–92°C (slightly higher temperatures for medium-light roasts help achieve more complete sweetness).
• Brew Ratio: 1:15–1:16 (choose 1:15 for a richer mouthfeel).
• Suggested Grind: Medium-fine (similar to the coarseness of granulated sugar).
• Style Profile: Exceptionally outstanding as a pour-over black coffee; perfect for those who enjoy balanced acidity, sweetness, and layered sugary notes.

Quick Adjustment Tips:

• For more sweetness and body: Use 91–92°C, 1:15 ratio, and a slightly finer grind → Concentrates the honey notes and provides a fuller mouthfeel.
• For a more refreshing, fruit tea-like cup: Use 90°C, 1:16 ratio, and a slightly faster pouring rhythm → The tea finish becomes more pronounced, and the overall profile is lighter.
• To enhance fruit aroma recognizability: Maintain a medium-fine grind and avoid overly slow flow rates → Apricot and ripe fruit aromas become cleaner and clearer.

Brewing Tip: The Black Honey process yields high sweetness and a smooth texture. If the bloom is too long or the total extraction is too slow, the sweetness can easily become overly heavy. It is recommended to maintain a steady flow rate to present the fruit and tea notes more harmoniously.

Supplementary Note

The flavor descriptions on this page are subjective sensory experiences intended to help understand the flavor direction; actual performance may vary based on brewing parameters, water quality, equipment, and personal preference.