Best For
Best Brewed As: V60 · Chemex · AeroPress · Kalita Wave / Specialty Espresso
You'll Like It If:
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You want a honey-process Costa Rican coffee rather than the natural-process San Isidro product.
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You enjoy tart cherry, orange citrus and floral sweetness.
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You prefer a smooth balanced body with bright, refreshing acidity.
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You want a filter-focused coffee with enough structure to explore as specialty espresso.
Tasting Profile
Tasting Notes: Tart Cherry · Orange Citrus · Sweet Hibiscus
Body: Smooth & Balanced
Acidity: Bright & Citrusy
Sweetness: Fruit-and-floral sweetness
Finish: Clean, bright and gently floral with tart-cherry detail
Coffee Details
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Field
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Value
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Origin
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Costa Rica
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Process
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Honey
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Elevation
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1,200–1,300 MASL
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Why This Coffee Tastes This Way
This product should not compete with Costa Rica San Isidro Natural by repeating generic Costa Rican coffee language. Its useful differentiator is the listed honey process and a cup profile built around tart cherry, orange citrus and sweet hibiscus
Recommended Brewing
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V60: A strong starting point for tart cherry, orange citrus and hibiscus-like aroma.
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Chemex: Useful when you want a cleaner, lighter presentation of the fruit-and-floral profile.
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AeroPress / Kalita Wave: Flexible options for balancing smooth body with bright acidity.
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Espresso: Suitable for experimentation when you want a brighter, fruit-led shot.
1718 Brewing Tip: Compare this coffee side by side with Costa Rica San Isidro Natural using the same brewer and recipe. Keeping the brew method constant makes the process/profile contrast easier to judge.
Traceability & Sourcing
Costa Rica, 1,200–1,300 MASL and honey processing. Farm, producer, region and Black Honey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Costa Rica Coffee Beans taste like?
1718 describes this coffee with tart cherry, orange citrus and sweet hibiscus, with a smooth body and bright citrus-led acidity.
Is this a honey-process coffee?
Yes. The product is listed as black honey processed.
How is this different from Costa Rica San Isidro Natural?
This product is honey processed and described with tart cherry, orange citrus and hibiscus, while San Isidro Natural is a natural-process coffee with red apple, stone fruit, panela and dried-fruit notes.
