Costa Rica Catuai – Sealed Honey Fermentation

Juicy, intense, and deeply sweet, this coffee delivers a distinctive cup with honey, ripe fruit, stone fruit, and an elegant boozy note reminiscent of cognac. It is a Costa Rican coffee for those looking for something more expressive than a classic washed profile, while still remaining clean and well structured.

Flavor Profile

• Main notes: honey, cognac, stone fruit, ripe fruit
• Acidity: medium to high, juicy, and fruit-driven
• Body: medium to high, silky, and syrupy
• Aftertaste: long, sweet, and lightly boozy, with a warm and fruity impression

Origin and Processing

This coffee comes from Costa Rica, an origin known for precise micromill processing and high-quality experimental methods. The Catuai variety brings sweetness, structure, and good fruit expression, especially when handled through carefully controlled honey processes.

The Sealed Honey Fermentation process is designed to intensify sweetness and aromatic complexity. By keeping part of the mucilage and fermenting in a more controlled environment, the coffee develops a denser texture, juicier mouthfeel, and deeper notes of honey, ripe fruit, and soft liqueur.

The result is a clean but bold cup with tropical character, marked sweetness, and a very distinctive aromatic presence.

Why You’ll Love It

• Expressive and elegant profile: intense, but still clean
• Deep sweetness: honey, ripe fruit, and a very pleasant syrupy texture
• Boozy complexity: a cognac-like nuance adds depth
• Perfect for exploration: ideal for modern coffees with personality

Ideal for

• Filter: ideal for appreciating its fruit, sweetness, and aromatic complexity
• V60 / Origami / Kalita: perfect for a clean, juicy, and expressive cup
• AeroPress: a very good option to highlight body, honey, and ripe fruit
• Cold brew: interesting for a sweet, tropical, and refreshing version
• Modern espresso: recommended if you are looking for an intense, fruity, unconventional cup

Technical Details

• Origin: Costa Rica
• Producer / Micromill: Café Rivense
• Variety: Catuai
• Processing: Sealed Honey Fermentation
• Species: Arabica
• Profile: boozy, vibrant, sweet, and fruity
• Notes: cognac, honey, stone fruit
• Indicative score: 87

Summary

A sweet, juicy, and highly expressive cup, perfect for those looking for an experimental Costa Rican coffee with honey, ripe fruit, stone fruit, and an elegant boozy nuance.