Costa Rica Santa Teresa Coffee Bean - Natural

The Signature Pour-Over Recipe

To highlight the crisp "citrus and lemongrass" layers, this light-medium roast is best extracted using a manual drip method (such as a V60) with the following parameters:

• Dose (In): 15 grams of freshly, medium-coarsely ground coffee
• Water Temperature: $91^\circ\text{C}$ to $93^\circ\text{C}$ (to beautifully lift the delicate botanical notes without extracting unwanted bitterness)
• Ratio: 1:15 (Yielding approx. 225g of liquid coffee)
• Target Profile: Exceptionally clean, bright, and highly aromatic, prioritizing a juicy citrus acidity and smooth brown sugar sweetness over a heavy mouthfeel.

Versatile Brewing Options

While manual drip methods let its nuances shine brightest, this versatile natural lot also performs beautifully across other daily brewing styles:

• Siphon: Accentuates the clean natural processing, elevating the fragrant lemongrass aromas and refreshing herbal tea clarity.
• French Press: Tames the brightest acidic peaks while pulling forward a rounder mouthfeel that highlights the rich brown sugar base.
• Drip Coffee Machine: Great for an effortless, vibrant, and top-tier comforting morning mug.
• Moka Pot: Offers an adventurous, highly concentrated, and intensely punchy extraction for those who enjoy a bright, citrus-forward kick.

Pro-Tips for Best Flavor

• Let it Rest: Light-medium roasts need time to fully open up. Allow your whole beans to rest in the sealed bag for 7 to 14 days from the roast date before brewing. This crucial degassing phase ensures a balanced and flawless extraction.
• Storage: Keep your beans inside their original packaging using the integrated resealable zipper. Store the bag in a cool, dark pantry—never the refrigerator—to safeguard the fragile aromatic oils from destructive moisture and condensation.

To keep your coffee beans tasting at their peak flavor, shield them from air, moisture, heat, and light.

1. Use the Original Bag
The packaging is already designed for optimal preservation. It features a resealable zipper and a recyclable degassing valve that lets carbon dioxide escape without letting oxygen in. Squeeze out excess air and zip it tightly after each use.

2. Store in a Cool, Dark Place
Place the bag in a kitchen pantry or cupboard. Keep it away from heat sources like ovens, microwaves, or sunny windows. Additionally, avoid storing it near strong spices, as coffee beans easily absorb surrounding odors.

3. Avoid the Refrigerator
Never store your daily coffee in the fridge. The temperature fluctuations from opening and closing the door create internal condensation, which ruins the essential oils and stales the beans rapidly.

Tip: If you bought whole beans, let them "rest" in the sealed bag for 7 to 14 days from the roast date before brewing. This allows the beans to de-gas, ensuring a smoother extraction for your espresso.