El Gusto Costa Rican Dark Roast Ground Coffee | 100% Arabica Specialty Coffee | Single Origin Western Valley | SHB High Altitude Beans | Rich Chocolate Notes | 8.8 oz (250g)

Discover the bold and smooth character of Costa Rican Dark Roast coffee

A rich and elegant single-origin coffee from Costa Rica’s Western Valley, crafted from carefully selected 100% Arabica beans.

Expertly roasted to enhance its deep chocolate notes, natural sweetness and full-bodied profile, this coffee delivers a bold experience while preserving the smooth balance of premium Costa Rican coffee.

QUICK COFFEE PROFILE

Coffee Personality: Bold • Smooth • Intense

Roast Level: Dark Roast

Flavor Notes:
• Dark Chocolate
• Sweet Fruits
• Subtle Citrus Notes
• Roasted Sweetness

Cup Profile:
Acidity: Medium
Sweetness: Medium
Body: Full
Intensity: High

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS COFFEE

✓ Premium Costa Rican 100% Arabica coffee
✓ Single Origin from the Western Valley region
✓ High altitude SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) beans
✓ Dark roast developed for richness and depth
✓ Washed and sun-dried coffee
✓ Full-bodied cup with a long clean finish
✓ Perfect balance between intensity and smoothness

IS THIS COFFEE FOR YOU?

Choose this coffee if you love:

✔ Bold and intense coffee flavors
✔ Chocolate-forward profiles
✔ A rich full-bodied cup
✔ Drinking coffee black or with milk

You may prefer another El Gusto coffee if:

Bright fruity notes → San Ramón – Light Roast
Natural sweetness & complexity → Honey Process
Classic espresso experience → Espresso Blend
Balanced chocolate sweetness → San Marcos

ORIGIN STORY

From Costa Rica’s Western Valley

This coffee comes from one of Costa Rica’s most recognized coffee regions, where volcanic soils, altitude and traditional farming practices create exceptional cup quality.

Cultivated between 1,200–1,500 meters above sea level, these SHB Arabica beans develop density, sweetness and a rich flavor structure.

PROCESS & CRAFTSMANSHIP

Washed Process • Sun Dried • Master Roasted

Each coffee cherry is carefully selected and processed using the traditional washed method to preserve clarity and quality.

The darker roast profile is designed to highlight chocolate notes, aroma intensity and a satisfying body without losing the elegance of Costa Rican Arabica coffee.

BEST BREWING EXPERIENCE

Recommended brewing methods:
★★★★★ Espresso Machine

★★★★★ Moka Pot
★★★★★ French Press
★★★★★ Automatic Coffee Machine
★★★★☆ Moka Pot
★★★★☆ AeroPress
Suggested recipe:
Coffee: 15g
Water: 250ml
Temperature: 90–94°C
Grind: According to brewing method

TECHNICAL COFFEE DETAILS

Origin: Costa Rica
Region: Western Valley
Nature: Single Origin
Species: 100% Arabica
Varieties: Caturra & Catuai
Grade: SHB – Strictly Hard Bean
Altitude: 1,200–1,500 m
Process: Washed
Drying Method: Sun-dried
Roast: Dark Roast
Caffeine: 1.4%
Presentation: Whole Bean / ground

FRESHNESS & PACKAGING

Freshness protected from roast to cup

To preserve its aroma and quality, our coffee is packed after roasting in protective triple-layer bags designed to help maintain freshness and protect the beans from oxygen and light.

✓ Protective packaging
✓ One-way freshness valve
✓ Aroma and quality preservation