La Isabella COSTA RICA Coffee 250g

Discover a vibrant, sweet coffee from Costa Rica’s Tres Rios region. Expect juicy pomegranate, red grapefruit, and Raspberry, with subtle Chestnut notes and a lingering Sugarcane-sweet finish.

With a cupping score of 86.5, this honey-processed Milenio peaberry is a lovely choice for drinkers who enjoy bright fruit flavours balanced by a full, rich body. Explore its lively character as a pour-over, or enjoy an expressive espresso with rounded sweetness.

From the hills of Tres Rios

A place celebrated for producing some of the world's finest coffee. This region's high-mountain climate, distinct seasons, and volcanic-enriched soil create the perfect environment for growing exceptional coffee.

Owned by the Castro family for nearly 120 years, the estate's roots trace back to 1888, when Mr Teodosio Castro Angarita, an enterprising Colombian, established the first coffee estate in the region. Today, the third and fourth generations of the Castro family honour this tradition, managing La Isabella with the same dedication and passion, ensuring its distinctive place in the global coffee landscape. The estate's enduring family legacy and commitment to excellence solidify its unique status in coffee.

They ensure each coffee bean harvested is of the highest quality, emphasising sustainability. The estate is dedicated to environmentally friendly and natural farming practices, aligning with the global movement towards sustainable coffee production. Despite Tres Rios being the smallest coffee-growing region in Costa Rica, its beans are in high demand worldwide, highlighting its significant role in the coffee industry.

The La Isabella Honey Process Peaberry coffee is unique for several reasons. It comes from one of the most renowned coffee regions in Costa Rica, Tres Rios, known for its rich volcanic soils and ideal coffee-growing climate. Peaberry beans are found in only 5% of all coffee and have a more robust flavour.

What is so special about this coffee?

The La Isabella Honey Process Peaberry coffee is unique for several reasons. It comes from one of the most renowned coffee regions in Costa Rica, Tres Rios, known for its rich volcanic soils and ideal coffee-growing climate. Peaberry beans are found in only 5% of all coffee and have a more robust flavour.

Moreover, the honey processing method at La Isabella adds an extra touch of sweetness to the beans. This method leaves some fruit on the beans while they dry, giving them a sweet, rich taste. This technique, combined with the natural attributes of the peaberry bean, results in a cup of coffee characterised by vibrant fruitiness, balanced sweetness, and a full, rich body, making it a truly distinctive coffee experience.

Tasting Notes: 

Pomegranate - Red Grapefruit- Raspberry- Chestnut - Sugarcane

Characteristics:

• Origin: Tres Rios, Costa Rica
• Estate: La Isabella, Castro family
• Variety: Milenio
• Bean type: Peaberry
• Process: Honey
• Altitude: Approximately 1,600m
• Tasting notes: Pomegranate, red grapefruit, raspberry, chestnut and sugarcane
• Cupping score: 86.5
• Available options: 250g whole beans, ground for pour-over or ground for espresso
• Recommended brew methods: Filter or espresso

Cupping Score 86.5