Differences, distinctions and prizes of single beans at Chateau Saint Roman, Costa Rica

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Differences, distinctions and prizes of single beans at Chateau Saint Roman, Costa Rica

Costa Rican Saint Roman processing Plant Royal Coffee

Costa Rica San Ramon Royal Coffee

Country: Costa Rica

Grade: SHB

Altitude: 1700m

Producing area: Tarazhu producing area

Baking degree: medium depth baking

Treatment method: washing treatment

Variety: Kaddura, Kaduai

Processing plant: St. Roman processing plant

Flavor: berries, caramel, cream, subtle spices

The best coffee in Costa Rica seems to come from small processing plants, spread across several major coffee producing areas, including Tarazu and the western valley. This so-called coffee revolution originated 15 years ago and has greatly changed the way bean baking experts and importers think about Costa Rican coffee. Take the processing plant as the center, collect coffee beans from the surrounding small farms for processing, most of these farms are made up of small communities or families, growing coffee on their own small farms or land, and all the coffee is treated and dried by a small processing plant. The quality and flavor of Royal Coffee are very unique, which is largely due to the cooperation between coffee producers and us.

Costa Rican coffee cultivation was introduced by Cuba in 1779 and exported for the first time in 1820. There are about 32000 coffee farmers, with an average planting area of less than one hectare (10000 hectares) per farmer. Costa Rica has a population of 41 billion (2006), with a coffee planting area of 82500 hectares and an annual production of 1.7 million bags (60kgs per bag). The annual domestic consumption is 380000 bags, with an average annual national consumption of 5.5kgs, which is higher than that of Japan (consumption 4kgs). At present, Taiwanese are only slightly higher than 1kg.

Factory name: Qianjie Cafe location: Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City Dongshankou Yandun Road manufacturers contact: 20-38364473 shelf life: 30 net content: 227g packaging: bulk taste: mellow coffee beans ripe degree: coffee cooked beans contain sugar: sugar-free origin: Costa Rican coffee types: Costa Rican coffee roasting degree: moderate roasting

Flavor description: berries, caramel, cream, subtle spices.

Costa Rica is the country where coffee was first introduced into Central America and has a long history. The coffee organization has a complete system from production to marketing. Because it is located in the Central American Gorge, there are many volcanoes, it has the natural advantages of sunshine and land, and the climate is reconciled by Pacific and Atlantic currents and sea breezes at the same time, the coffee produced has the characteristics of local micro-climate and soil conditions, in terms of quality and quantity, Costa Rican coffee has always been recognized by the world, and has been rated as one of the world-class high-quality coffee. Costa Rican coffee has been cultivated for two hundred years. It was first planted on the slopes of the Poas and Barva volcanoes, today known as the Central Valley (Central Valley). The seven main coffee producing areas are distributed from northwest to southeast, along with the inland central plateau.

Because of the coffee industry, Costa Rica is a more advanced profession. Coffee farmers have a high status in Costa Rica. In 1897, citizens of the capital witnessed the completion of the National Theater donated by coffee tycoons. Coffee wealth brings stability to Costa Rica's politics, economy and democracy, which is rare in Central American countries. In addition, Colombia has a law that only allows the planting of Arabica, and Robasta is a "contraband" in its territory, which is also the only initiative seen in the world.

Costa Rica's production is small, with an annual output of about 110000 tons, ranking seventh in Central and South America. Costa Rica is dominated by recent coffee varieties, such as Kaddura, Kaduai, New World, etc., while the ancient bourbon and Tibica are rare. There are also many varieties in the territory, the most famous is the bourbon variety Vera Saatchi, a variety of elegant flavor, Brazil has also been introduced and planted, has won a prize. In addition, Costa Rican research institutions have spared no effort to improve the mixed-race Katimo, trying to reduce the stout bean pedigree and enhance the Arabica flavor of Katimo, which has been exported to Asia for trial cultivation in recent years.

The most famous large planting area in the country is Tarrazu, which is near the capital San Jose. Tara Zhu producing area has the highest average latitude and excellent climate and soil conditions, which makes Tarazhu the most famous and generally recognized coffee producing area in Costa Rica. Sanshui River (Tres Rios) is a famous small producing area in Tarazhu producing area. Boutique Coffee the most famous Costa Rican single estate coffee in the world is the La Minita estate in Tarazu District, which produces only 160000 pounds a year.

St. Roman treatment plant, the use of water washing treatment, with a strong flavor. Coffee cherries are well-known for their rich and solid taste. Coffee cherries are hand-selected by coffee growers to remove overripe or immature cherries, and then production processing is carried out. 3 disc aagaarde peeling machine is used to remove the skin and pulp, and then the machine is divided into three grades according to the density of coffee beans. Grade 1 and 2 raw beans are fermented separately, while grade 3 is low-quality raw beans. The raw beans were fermented in a cool place for about 24 Murray for 36 hours. After fermentation, the raw beans were washed and graded again according to the density on the cleaning channel, and then the raw beans were randomly soaked in clean water overnight. After the processed coffee has been roasted, the bitter sweet chocolate flavor is as thick and sweet as cream sugar, with low-key wine acidity and aroma, and the fruit sweetness of chocolate beans is forgettable.

Costa Rican volcanic terrain with fertile volcanic ash, mild and suitable temperature, and stable and abundant rainfall is one of the reasons why coffee has become one of the main agricultural products in Costa Rica. The seven major producing areas are: Tarrzu, Tres Rios, Orosi, Central Valley, West Valley, Turrialba and Brunca.

Hand-washed San Roman, Costa Rica. 15g powder, medium grinding (small Fuji ghost tooth cutter 4 grinding), v60 filter cup, 88-89 degrees water temperature, 30g water injection for the first time, steaming for 27 seconds, water injection to 105g water cut off, wait for the amount of water in the powder bed to reach half and then water injection, slow water injection until 225g water, no water powder ratio at the end, 1:15, extraction time 2:00

TARRAZU

The Tarrazu producing area has a long-standing reputation guarantee, and for many years, the coffee from here can almost be regarded as a high-quality grade. But the coffee comes from different farms and is then mixed into large batches. However, over the years, Tarrazu's brand has accumulated sufficient strength, and coffee produced from outside the region is also marked with Tarrazu to increase its value. Costa Rica's tallest coffee farm is located in this area, like many other areas, where profits are made during the obvious dry season harvest.

Altitude: 1200-1900m

Harvest: November-March

Costa Rica San Rosa processing Plant

Coffee producing area: Tarrazu

Coffee variety: Caturra.Catuai

Annual rainfall: 2000 mm

Grading standard: SHB

Average annual temperature: 19 degrees C

Treatment method: washing method

Raw bean specification: 17-18 mesh

Planting altitude: 1700m

Type of soil: volcanic soil

Most of the best coffee in Costa Rica seems to come from small processing plants, spread over several major coffee producing areas.

Including Tarazhu and the western valley. This so-called coffee revolution originated 15 years ago.

It has greatly changed the views of bean baking experts and importers on Costa Rican coffee.

Take the processing plant as the center, collect coffee beans from the surrounding small farms for processing.

Most of these farms are made up of small communities or families, growing coffee on their own small farms or land

The coffee is all processed and dried by a small processing plant.

St. Roman's treatment plant, which mainly uses water washing treatment, is famous for its strong, rich and solid coffee.

Coffee cherries are hand-selected and overripe or immature cherries are removed by coffee farmers before production.

Use a 3 disc Aagarrde peeling machine to remove the peel and pulp

Then the raw beans of grade 1 and 2 are fermented separately according to the density of coffee beans.

Grade 3 is a low-quality raw bean. The raw beans were fermented in the shade for about 24 Murray 36 hours.

Wash the raw beans after fermentation, and grade them again according to the density on the cleaning channel, then randomly soak the raw beans in clear water overnight.

Flavor description: tea, sweet candy, grape, caramel, cream, slight spice flavor

The flavor of bitter sweet chocolate is as thick and sweet as cream candy.

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Population: 4586000

In the past Costa Rica has successfully sold its coffee according to the name of the region where it is produced. However, tastes vary from region to region, so it is well worth exploring each different region to see what kind of coffee beans they can produce.

CENTRAL VALLEY

The Central Valley, the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, is located here, which is the most densely populated area. It is also an area that has been growing coffee for the longest time. It is usually divided into subregions of San Jos é Heredia and Alajuela. There are three major volcanoes in the region: lrazu,Barva and Boaz affect topography and soil.

Altitude: 900-1600m

Harvest: November-March

WEST VALLEY

West Valley, the first farmer to settle down in the 19th century, brought coffee. The region is divided into six subregions around the urban centres of San Ramon, Palmares, Naranjo, Greece, Sarchi and Artenas. There is a specific coffee variety in Sarchi called Villa Sarchi. The highest elevation in the area is around Naranjo, and some amazing coffee can be found at the altitude of the area.

Altitude: 700-1600m

Harvest: October-February