Introduction to Coffee Flavor characteristics of Monte Carmela (Monti Camilla Manor) in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Monte Carmela Honey

Costa Rica is located in Central America, bordering ~ Nicaragua to the north and ~ Panama to the south. Seven countries in Central America (Belize/Costa Rica/El Salvador/Guatemala/Honduras/Nicaragua/Panama) are coffee producing countries, of which Guatemala/Costa Rica/Honduras are among the top ten coffee exporting countries in the world.

Costa Rica has seven major coffee producing areas, from northwest to southeast along with the distribution of the central plateau inland. Colombia's volcanic terrain has fertile ash, mild temperatures and steady rainfall. The coffee industry has been developing since the mid-18th century and is the first country in Central America to grow coffee, so the coffee organization from production to marketing system is complete. Costa Rican coffee has always been recognized worldwide for its quality and quantity as one of the world's highest quality coffees.

All Arabica varieties, pure flavor, pleasant aroma, both in acidity and taste have an impeccable balance, suitable as a single coffee or blend into a comprehensive coffee.

Region 1: West Valley

Planting height 1,000-1,200 m, growing season November to March, cup test high acidity/full bean body/aroma, characteristic acidity and bean body can not compete with other producing beans, but the overall taste is balanced enough, slightly almond and peach flavor.

Region 2: Central Valley

Planting height 1,200-1,600 m, growing season November to March, high acidity/full body/strong aroma of the cup, characterized by the earliest coffee growing area in Colombia, rich volcanic soil, sometimes with chocolate aroma.

Region 3. Tarrazu

Planting height 1,200-1,700 meters, growing season December to March, high acidity of the cup test smooth/hard and full body/rich flavor, characterized by world-famous production areas, is a high sea area to create an unmatched perfect taste.

Region 4. Three Rivers Tres Rios

Planting height 1,200-1,650 meters, growing season from December to March, high acidity/hard and full body/rich flavor, good characteristic climatic conditions, obvious taste, very good balance.

Region 5. Orosi

Planting height 900-1,200 m, growing season September to February, smooth sour taste/full body/aroma, smooth taste, balanced enough.

Region 6. Brunca

Planting height 800-1,200 m, growing season August to January, cup test general acidity/fullness/

The aroma is ordinary, the characteristics of the latest production area, suitable for all kinds of consumers, the taste is compatible with other production areas.

Region 7. Turrialba

Planting height 600-900 meters, production season July to December, cup test general acidity/bean body is thin/fragrance, characteristic harvest season is the earliest in Colombia, mainly due to abundant rainfall.

This bean comes from Orosi valley, where caturra and catuai are grown, especially in Orosi valley, where men tend the beans. Another feature is that Orosi produces only 1000 bags (60kg/bag) a year, compared with 1,778,000 bags a year in Colombia, which is attractive enough to get close to.

Monte Carmela and Coopertarrazu, from Tarrazu, won the Q competition in 2005.

After one explosion ~ before two explosions

Dry/wet aromas with melon-like/honey-like and malt-like notes

The mouth can feel a slight acid like strawberry and a strong sweet and lasting feeling. The acidity spreads gently to both sides of the mouth and cheeks. The body is clean and cool, and it turns smooth and round. The fragrance of the root of the tongue lasts for a long time. The sweetness is good.