Costa Rican Honey treatment of Coffee beans introduction of three major coffee producing areas in Costa Rica

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Costa Rican honey treatment

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Costa Rica Honey Process

If you like coffee that is as light and sweet as tea, with a slightly floral, lemon and nutty flavor like melon, honey beans from Costa Rica in Central America may be to your taste. The so-called honey treatment, refers to the first use of a pulper to remove the outer skin of coffee cherry fruit, and then will take? Pectin raw beans with shells are placed on the scaffolding for sun exposure. This water-saving treatment can make the coffee taste sweeter.

Located in the fertile central valley of Costa Rica (Central Valley), the Zamora estate in San Isidro (San Isidro de Heredia) is the winner of the 2012 Costa Rican C.O.E Coffee Competition. The farm is owned by the Rodr  guez Carballo family, who have been producing coffee since 1880. This coffee has a complex taste, with floral aromas and juicy fruit flavors, and the taste is very clean.

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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

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