Costa Rica Don Claudio Washed (Catuai) Coffee | 250g

Thanks to relentless innovation, a diversity of coffee varieties, deep technical knowledge, and a strong focus on coffee production, Costa Rica is now one of the most advanced coffee-producing countries in Central America.

Costa Rica is blessed by nature with an almost perfect climate for growing coffee: fertile volcanic soil provides abundant essential nutrients, and a stable warm climate brings predictable dry and rainy seasons. It’s no surprise that Costa Rican coffee is regularly regarded as some of the finest in the world.

There are eight coffee-growing regions: Guanacaste, Western Valley, Turrialba, Valle Central (Central Valley), Tres Rios, Brunca, Orosi, and Tarrazú — the latter being a distinct part of Valle Central.

WHERE IS BRUNCA ON THE COSTA RICA MAP?

The Brunca coffee-growing region is located in southern Costa Rica and includes the two youngest coffee-producing districts in the country, Coto Brus and Pérez Zeledón. The region borders Panama to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the south and west, and the Cordillera de Talamanca mountain range to the north — home to Chirripó, Costa Rica’s highest peak.

Don Claudio’s coffee farm is located in the Llano Bonito highlands of Naranjo, a fresh and peaceful town with excellent conditions for growing coffee — its altitude, soil, and microclimate make it a privileged location for high-quality coffee.

WHAT MAKES COSTA RICA’S WASHED PROCESSING DIFFERENT

Farmers selectively hand-pick the coffee cherries and transport them to a nearby wet mill. The mills use carefully designed processing methods to protect the environment from degradation.

In Costa Rica, this typically means using centrifugal force to remove mucilage rather than fermentation. This method reduces water usage and limits the amount of excess nutrients in the mill’s wastewater. The coffee is then washed clean and dried under the sun.

FLAVOR PROFILE OF COSTA RICA DON CLAUDIO FULLY WASHED

Cupping note: Chocolate, Roasted nut, Berry, Red fruit, Citrus fruit, Juicy, Creamy, Sweet

A complex coffee with a clean, lively acidity and a rich, easy-drinking sweet finish.

Especially well suited for espresso!

COSTA RICA DON CLAUDIO WASHED GREEN BEANS

Pale green beans, characteristic of the washed process.

COSTA RICA DON CLAUDIO WASHED ROASTED BEANS

Medium roast level, suited for espresso.

ROASTED COSTA RICA FULLY WASHED DETAILS

• Roast level: Medium
• Best suited for: Espresso
• Rest before use: Approximately 7–10 days from roast date.
• Best enjoyed within: 3 months unopened and 1 month from first opening. If not using right away, the beans can be stored in the freezer (freezing can extend freshness up to 1 year — beans can be ground directly from frozen without thawing).
• It is recommended to open the bag one day before use to release gas and pressure, then reseal — this allows the flavors to open up and become more rounded.
• Whole bean. If you’d like it ground, please let iCup know which brewing equipment you use so we can select the appropriate grind size. We encourage customers to own a grinder and grind fresh for each brew.
• Bag weight: 250g
• Roasted by: iCup Roaster

COSTA RICA DON CLAUDIO FULLY WASHED GREEN COFFEE INFORMATION

• Region: Brunca
• Altitude: 1,400–2,000m
• Variety: Catuai, Caturra
• Processing method: Fully Washed
• Moisture: 10–11%

We encourage customers to use a HAND COFFEE GRINDER to grind fresh before each brew.
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