{"product_id":"costa-rica","title":"Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaturally sweet, peachy, and impossibly clean — Costa Rica is the coffee that makes you wonder why you ever added sugar. If you want something bright and fruity without any rough edges, start here. Costa Rica punches well above its weight in the coffee world. It's a tiny country — smaller than Scotland — but it produces some of the most refined, elegant coffees on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe government banned Robusta cultivation decades ago, so everything grown here is Arabica. Quality is non-negotiable. This lot is honey-processed — a method where some of the fruit mucilage is left on the bean during drying. This gives the coffee a natural sweetness and juiciness you don't get from fully washed coffees. Peach, apricot, and honey — it tastes like summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Valley \/ Tarrazú\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200–1,700m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra, Catuai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5 — Delicate and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach · Apricot · Honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eValue Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer Cup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer Kg\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCups\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£10.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£43.96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£21.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£43.98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg \u003cstrong\u003e(Best Value)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£36.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£36.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBased on ~15g per cup — the standard dose for a proper mug of coffee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Costa Rica For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet-tooth coffee drinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The honey process gives Costa Rica a natural sweetness that tastes like peach and apricot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAeroPress fans\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium grind, 2 minutes, gentle press — the sweetness and clean finish are perfect for AeroPress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople who want something fruity but not too wild\u003c\/strong\u003e — Costa Rica is fruity and sweet but still grounded. Not as exotic as Ethiopia, not as heavy as Sumatra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice coffee upgraders\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you're replacing instant or pod coffee, Costa Rica is a revelation without being challenging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Costa Rica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee's delicate sweetness is best preserved with lighter extraction methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV60 \/ Pour Over\u003c\/strong\u003e — The absolute best. Crystal-clear cup where the peach and apricot notes sing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/strong\u003e — Concentrated sweetness. Try a medium-fine grind with a short brew time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Drip\u003c\/strong\u003e — Easy and consistent. The honey sweetness comes through beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCafetière \/ French Press\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fuller-bodied and a touch less delicate, but still lovely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sweet, bright shots. Unusual as espresso but stunning if you like fruit-forward coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Goes Well With Costa Rica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach yoghurt, honey on toast, fruit muesli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach cobbler, carrot cake, honeycomb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla ice cream, light fruit desserts, mascarpone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/costa-rica-small-country-serious-coffee\"\u003eCosta Rica: Small Country, Serious Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/which-coffee-origin-should-you-try-a-beginners-comparison-guide\"\u003eWhich Coffee Origin Should You Try?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-brew-aeropress\"\u003eAeroPress Brew Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou might also like:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/el-salvador\"\u003eEl Salvador\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/colombia\"\u003eColombia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead Simple Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":61287355580746,"sku":"DSC-CR-250-WB","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Cafetière","offer_id":61287355613514,"sku":"DSC-CR-250-CAF","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Filter","offer_id":61287355646282,"sku":"DSC-CR-250-FIL","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":61287355679050,"sku":"DSC-CR-250-ESP","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ AeroPress","offer_id":61287355711818,"sku":"DSC-CR-250-AER","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":61287355744586,"sku":"DSC-CR-500-WB","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Cafetière","offer_id":61287355777354,"sku":"DSC-CR-500-CAF","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Filter","offer_id":61287355810122,"sku":"DSC-CR-500-FIL","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Espresso","offer_id":61287355842890,"sku":"DSC-CR-500-ESP","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ AeroPress","offer_id":61287355875658,"sku":"DSC-CR-500-AER","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":61287355908426,"sku":"DSC-CR-1KG-WB","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Cafetière","offer_id":61287355941194,"sku":"DSC-CR-1KG-CAF","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Filter","offer_id":61287355973962,"sku":"DSC-CR-1KG-FIL","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Espresso","offer_id":61287356006730,"sku":"DSC-CR-1KG-ESP","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ AeroPress","offer_id":61287356039498,"sku":"DSC-CR-1KG-AER","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/8994\/8490\/files\/mockup-costa-rica-250g.jpg?v=1774560672","url":"https:\/\/deadsimplecoffee.co.uk\/products\/costa-rica","provider":"Dead Simple Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}