Costa Rica Sarchimor – Black Honey

Juicy, sweet, and elegantly fruit-forward, this coffee delivers an expressive yet well-balanced cup with nectarine, forest berries, soft florals, and a dense texture reminiscent of fine jam. It is a Costa Rican coffee with character, ideal for those looking for something more intense than a classic washed profile, but cleaner and more controlled than a heavily fermented natural.

Flavor Profile

• Main notes: nectarine, forest berries, florals, jam-like sweetness
• Acidity: medium to high, juicy, and fruit-driven
• Body: medium, silky, and enveloping
• Aftertaste: long, sweet, and fruity, with a clean, floral, and lightly syrupy impression

Origin and Processing

This coffee comes from Costa Rica’s West Valley, a region known for precise micromill processing, honey methods, and carefully produced specialty coffees.

The Sarchimor variety brings structure, sweetness, and good cup stability. In this lot, the Black Honey process enhances the sweeter and fruitier side of the coffee. Part of the mucilage remains on the bean during drying, helping develop more body, more texture, and a juicier mouthfeel.

The result is an expressive cup that still remains clean: ripe fruit, soft florals, lively acidity, and a deep, pleasant sweetness.

Why You’ll Love It

• Fruit-forward and elegant: expressive, but balanced
• Juicy texture: dense, sweet, and lightly syrupy
• Well-controlled Black Honey: more body and fruit without excessive fermentation
• Very interesting as filter: ideal for discovering layers of fruit, florals, and sweetness

Ideal for

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

Technical Details

• Origin: Costa Rica
• Region: West Valley
• Farm: Reina Elizabeth
• Producer: Marvin Barrantes
• Variety: Sarchimor
• Processing: Black Honey
• Species: Arabica
• Score: 87
• Profile: juicy, floral, fruit-forward, and jam-like

Summary

A juicy, sweet, and highly elegant cup, perfect for those looking for a Costa Rican Black Honey with nectarine, forest berries, soft florals, and an enveloping texture.