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Costa Rica Takara Gesha

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3.75(2)

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Roast Level: Light Medium
Bean Source Country: Costa Rica
Bean Source Region: Tarrazu
Varietal: Gesha
Process: Anaerobic Honey

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Traits: nectarine honey marmalade iced tea candied orange daffodil

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3.75(2)

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    Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

    1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.00 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    This Costa Rican gesha has a wonderful aroma and is a pretty solid cup of coffee. However, despite going through anaerobic honey processing, I don't think it rises to the great heights some gesha do.

    Daffodil is an interesting flavor note. I have lot of daffodils popping up in my yard right. I think it tastes a bit like biting into a dried flower 3/4 of the way through the palate. Slightly bitter, floral, vegetal. It's not so strong as to ruin the coffee and some sips I liked it. You could also say it's just a touch hoppy.

    Overall, I think it's a play on marmalade. You could so that floral bitterness or hoppiness plays with the sweet orange.

    It fades a bit at the end where it could use some bright acidity. Aftertaste is a bit orange/hoppy. An interesting gesha, not the the one I'd buy myself, but some who like this type of florality might really like it.

    Cupping Method:I had just a 20g sample so I made it as v60 at 194F. I think it might have been too bitter at a higher temp, just under 18:1 ratio.

    Traits: black tea orange marmalade hops dried flowers
    1 month ago · See more from Theodore (Ted)
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    Victoria S-C

    406 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    3.50 - Average

    Just ok.
    1 month ago · See more from Victoria

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Roast Level: Light Medium
A Light Medium Roast coffee, sometimes referred to as a "City Roast" or "American Roast," lies between a light and medium roast. This roast level strikes a balance by preserving the coffee bean's unique characteristics while allowing for a moderate development of body and flavor. The beans have a medium brown color, exhibiting a slight sheen of oils, providing a more balanced and nuanced flavor profile. A Light Medium Roast typically highlights the coffee's inherent fruity, floral, or citrus notes, while also providing some of the deeper, richer flavors associated with medium roasts.
Bean Source Country: Costa Rica
Predominantly grown in the country's high-altitude regions, Costa Rican coffee benefits from the volcanic soil, consistent rainfall, and mild tropical climate, contributing to its rich, well-rounded taste. Costa Rican coffee often features bright acidity, medium body, and complex flavor notes ranging from tropical fruit to citrus, nuttiness, and chocolate.
Bean Source Region: Tarrazu
Tarrazú, a high-altitude region in Costa Rica, is celebrated for its premium coffee farms. The unique terroir of Tarrazú, marked by its volcanic soil, consistent rainfall, and significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, produces beans with distinct characteristics. Coffees from Tarrazú often showcase bright acidity, a medium to full body, and flavors that can range from red fruits like berries to citrus notes, chocolate undertones, and hints of tropical fruits. The combination of elevation, climate, and soil gives Tarrazú coffee its sought-after complexity and crisp, clean finish.

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