Pura Vida
Country
Costa Rica
Region
West Valley
Farm
Sumava de Lourdes
Producer
Francisco Mena
Variety
Geisha
Mounting height
1710 M.A.S.L.
Preparation
Rested – Red Honey
Orange, jasmine & yellow stone fruit
Medium body with a syrupy mouthfeel
Complex medium intensity acidity with a long finish
This coffee is as varied as its country of origin. From full-bodied to elegant, depending on how it is prepared. As a filter coffee, it has a creamy, syrupy texture and complex acidity. Prepared as an espresso, it shines with its creamy sweetness and balanced medium body. This makes it a versatile choice for any preparation method.
Medium coarsley ground coffee: 15g
Water: 250ml
Temperature: 93°C
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First pour: Let coffee bloom with 50ml of water for 35sec
Second pour: Fill up gently wetting the entire coffee bed until 250ml
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Total extraction time: 2min 30sec
Fine ground coffee: 18g
Extraction volume for 2 espressi: 45g
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Extraction time: 26sec
The coffee comes from the heart of Costa Rica, from the West Valley region of Naranjo. The farm 'La Rejolla', run by Francisco Mena, combines tradition and innovation in an impressive way. Sumava, a micro-mill, was founded in 2015 and has since been producing top quality, including the prestigious 1st place at the 2016 Cup of Excellence.
The Geisha variety thrives in the volcanic soil of Lourdes, at an altitude of 1600 metres. The climatic conditions, with a humidity of 80% and an average annual rainfall of 2100 mm, are ideal for this noble plant. Harvesting takes place between February and March, and the six-year-old plants are treated with the utmost care.
The processing of the cherries is equally special: the cherries are subjected to a 'Rested Red Honey' treatment. Some of the pulp remains on the beans, allowing them to ferment naturally during the drying process, developing complex, sweet flavours.
