this beautiful honey processed costa rica coffee offers a harmonious blend of milk chocolate richness, cane sugar sweetness, and nuanced dried fruit undertones..

Region: Tarrazú

Altitude: 1200-1750 masl

Varieties: Various smallholders, San Diego Mil

Process: Honey

Roast: Lighter side of Medium

Founded in 1888, Beneficio San Diego is Costa Rica’s most innovative and modern coffee mill, with a long legacy of excellence. Located in the heart of the Tarrazú and Tres Ríos regions, the mill is committed to both technological advancement and community sustainability, partnering closely with small farmers to produce exceptional coffees.

This honey-processed coffee comes from a collective of farmers in Tarrazú, where the average farm size is just three hectares. Carefully selected based on farm conditions and peak cherry ripeness, the coffee undergoes a meticulous honey process — a method that originated in Costa Rica. After depulping, a layer of the coffee’s natural mucilage, or “honey,” is left intact during drying. This technique enhances sweetness and complexity, resulting in a cup that captures the vibrant character of the region.

The result is an outstanding coffee with a rich, layered profile, offering a balanced sweetness, silky body, and bright fruit notes unique to the honey process.

This coffee truly shines in any brew method. For pour over, try a 1:16 ratio and a kettle temperature of 203°. For espresso, try a 1:2.5-3 ratio with a boiler temp of 202°. Happy Brewing!