Beschreibung
The unique peaberry coffee from Costa Rica
This coffee, cultivated by Diego Robelo at Aquiares Estate, showcases the rare peaberry mutation. Its round beans deliver intense sweetness and acidity, setting it apart as a true specialty coffee.
Coffee highlights
Taste profile: Sweet like almonds and a distinct tangy lime like acidity
Processing: method: Washed
Bean origin: Turrialba, Costa Rica
Variety: Caturra, Obata & Centroamericano Peaberry
Harvest season: November 2023 – January 2024
Altitude: 1,100 – 1,400masl
Why choose Costa Rica Grand Peaberry washed coffee?
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A Rare Mutation
Peaberries are a natural coffee mutation where only one round bean develops inside the cherry. At Aquiares, this occurs in 7% of the harvest, making it a unique and sought-after coffee.
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Distinct flavor profile
The peaberry's compact structure intensifies sweetness and acidity, resulting in a vibrant and balanced cup.
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Sustainable innovation
Diego Robelo's innovative approach turns commodity coffee into specialty-grade offerings, elevating the value of the harvest.
Brewing tips for Costa Rica Grand Peaberry washed coffee
This coffee is versatile and works beautifully as both filter and espresso:
V60 Pour Over recipe for 250 Grams
Coffee Weight: 15 Grams
Brew Ratio: 1:16.67
Water Temperature: 93°C
Grind size: 13 Clicks Comandante
Total Brew Time: 2:50
00:00 - 00:15 Pour 40 Grams of water for the bloom
00:40 - 01:00 Continue Pour to 150 Grams of water
01:30 - 01:45 Finish pour up to 250 Grams
02:50 Brew finishes
Espresso:
Brew with a 1:2 ratio and extract in 27 seconds at 93°C for a rich and bright shot.
From farm to coffee cup – the story of Grand Peaberry
In 2018 Diego Robelo sought to elevate the value of the commodity grade coffee grown on his size. Trough innovative sorting and long nights at the cupping lab the idea for the Peaberry was born. Bram was one of the first to try the early trials and immediately fell in love with the coffee and the project.
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Selection Process: Peaberries are meticulously sorted by density and size, ensuring only the finest beans make it to your cup.
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Sustainability: By elevating peaberries into the specialty market, Aquiares reduces reliance on commodity markets and promotes higher-value coffee farming.
Coffee roasting details
The dense structure of peaberry beans requires a unique roasting approach to achieve full development:
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Density: 800G/L, making it 10–20% denser than standard beans.
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Roast Profile: Medium roast at 203.2°C in 11,5 minutes with a 1:15 development time.
This approach preserves the coffee's sweetness and acidity while ensuring even development.
Ethical and Sustainable Practices
At Aquiares, sustainability goes beyond farming:
- The farm is Rain Forest Alliance and Carbon Neutral certified.
- Education, health care and child care is offered to all farm-workers.
- Coffee is shade-grown and forms a natural habitat for wild life.
