Single Origin Beans

Single Origin Costa Rica

Alejo Castro is a 5th generation producer whose family has grown speciality coffees in Costa Rica for over 200 years. His three farms include Hacienda Colima, Volcan Azul and Hacienda La Union which are all located in Coata Rica’s West Valley. The coffee is grown in rich soils produced by,

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$30.00

My order arrived promptly and as requested. A very fair price for coffee of this quality and unmistakably Vittoria.

Ray G.

Single Origin Costa Rica

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Alejo Castro is a 5th generation producer whose family has grown speciality coffees in Costa Rica for over 200 years. His three farms include Hacienda Colima, Volcan Azul and Hacienda La Union which are all located in Coata Rica’s West Valley. The coffee is grown in rich soils produced by the Barva and Poas Volcano sitting between 1,400 and 1,700 masl. Roasted to a medium profile, this delivers a harmonious balance between sweet and tart, complemented by a subtle hint of floral undertones.

Varietal: Caturra
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 1400 - 1700 masl

Tasting Notes

Dark Chocolate
Orange 
Pear

Origins

West Valley - Costa Rica 

Extraction Parameters

Espresso 

Dose in: 22-23g 

Dose out: 42-48g 

Millilitres: 26-30ml 

Time: 27-32 seconds 

Temperature: 92-93 degrees 


V60 

Dose: 18g 

Yield: 260ml 

50ml, 45 sec bloom 

Water Temp: 92 Degrees 

Time: 3:00-3:50 


Filter - Moccamaster 

Dose: 20g 

Yield: 300ml

Roast Profile

Medium Roast 

Customer Reviews

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 reviews
QualityRated 4.8 on a scale of 1 to 5
Strength Rated 3.5 on a scale of 1 to 5
4 reviews
  • Lester J.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    I Typically Drink My Coffee... Espresso
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/14/24
    Great Allrounder

    This coffee combines richness with smoothness and is a delight to drink - with or without milk.

    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Strength Rated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • Don D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    I Typically Drink My Coffee... Espresso, With Milk
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/7/24
    Good coffee

    So nice to try Vittoria's coffee single origin coffees they offer quality and a nice change from the everyday cuppa. 5 stars

    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Strength Rated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • John K.
    Verified Buyer
    I do not recommend this product
    I Typically Drink My Coffee... Black
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    8/6/24
    costa rica

    Too thin and sour in its f inish

    QualityRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Strength Rated 2.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • Jon S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    I Typically Drink My Coffee... With Milk
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/4/24
    Lovely Costa Rican!

    Very nice Costa Rica. I blend it also with my collection of single origins and it works in well!

    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Strength Rated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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