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Gold Box Roastery — Single Origin • Cordillera Central Highlands • Washed or Honey Process • Red Apple, Honey, Caramel
The **Costa Rica Cordillera Specialty Coffee** is a classic, high-quality offering sourced from the Cordillera Central mountain range. This region, encompassing areas like Tres Ríos and parts of the Central Valley, is known for producing coffees with a beautiful balance of **clean acidity, delicate sweetness, and refined body**. Our selection typically employs a meticulously **Washed** or **Yellow Honey** process, which showcases the bean’s intrinsic qualities. The cup profile is exceptionally harmonious, featuring clear notes of **red apple**, **honey**, **caramel**, and a pleasantly **vibrant malic acidity**. This is a reliable, high-performing coffee that is consistently excellent across all brew methods, making it a perfect everyday specialty choice.
The Cordillera Central region benefits from high altitudes (often $1,400 \text{m}$ to $1,800 \text{m}$), abundant rainfall, and rich volcanic soil. This terroir is ideal for growing Caturra and Catuai varietals, which thrive in these conditions, developing density and complex sugars.
Processing often occurs at a single micro-mill, reflecting the Costa Rican emphasis on quality control and traceability. If **Washed**, the process is incredibly clean: a short, controlled fermentation, followed by thorough washing to remove all mucilage, ensuring maximum clarity. If **Yellow Honey** (the most common method for this profile), approximately $50\% - 60\%$ of the mucilage is retained. This process provides added sweetness and body compared to a fully washed coffee, while still maintaining the desirable clean acidity of the origin. In both cases, drying is slow and monitored to ensure the delicate flavors are preserved.
The flavor profile of the **Cordillera Specialty** is characterized by its clarity and balance. The most prominent note is a crisp, sweet **red apple** (malic acid), which provides the vibrant, refreshing acidity. This is layered with **honey** and **caramel** sweetness, giving the coffee a comforting, confectionery quality.
The body is **medium and silky**, falling between the lightness of an African washed coffee and the heaviness of a Central American natural. The acidity is **bright but smooth**—a sparkling quality that lifts the sweetness without any sharp bite. The finish is clean, sweet, and lingering, leaving a pleasant apple and toffee aftertaste. This exceptional balance makes it easy to enjoy and a fantastic candidate for showcasing clean filter brewing techniques.
A **Medium-Light to Medium Roast** is optimal for the Cordillera. The aim is to fully develop the natural sugars (caramel/honey) while preserving the high-quality malic acidity (red apple).
**Note:** This roast profile performs excellently for both filter and a clean, balanced espresso shot, where the apple acidity adds a refreshing lift.
**Pour-Over (V60 / Chemex)**
Use a medium grind. Recommended ratio: 1:16. Water temp: 94°C. Use a standard 3 or 4-pour technique to maximize clarity and highlight the bright apple acidity.
**Espresso**
Dose: 18 g. Output: 38 g. Total shot time: 27–30 seconds. Produces a vibrant, sweet espresso that is particularly pleasant in milk drinks where the caramel and apple notes shine through.
**Drip Machine**
Due to its balanced nature, this coffee is one of the best choices for a premium daily brew in a quality automatic drip machine. Use a medium grind and follow manufacturer's instructions for dosage.
The apple, honey, and caramel profile pairs well with breakfast and lightly sweet items:
Costa Rican coffee operates under strong national environmental and quality standards. This lot is sourced from micro-mills that prioritize sustainable water management in their processing (especially for washed lots) and use high-tech micromill technology to maximize quality. The price premium ensures fair compensation that supports the region's commitment to high standards of quality and ecological practices.
The **Costa Rica Cordillera Specialty Coffee** is a beautifully versatile and clean-tasting coffee. It is recommended for those who appreciate clarity, medium body, and a comforting balance of fruit and sweetness in their daily cup.
Gold Box Roastery is a Dubai-based specialty coffee roaster renowned for its passion and precision. With a team that includes competition-level baristas and certified Q-graders boasting over 20 years of industry experience, the brand commits to sourcing exclusive microlots and competition-level beans through direct trade relationships.
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