El Gusto Costa Rican Espresso Whole Bean Coffee | 100% Arabica Specialty Coffee | Tarrazú & San Ramón Blend | SCA 85 Rated | Rich Dark Cocoa Notes | 8.8 oz (250g)

Experience the bold elegance of Costa Rican specialty espressoA signature espresso blend crafted from carefully selected Arabica beans from Tarrazú and San Ramón, two renowned Costa Rican coffee regions.Designed for espresso lovers, this coffee delivers a rich and balanced cup with sweet malt notes, dark cocoa complexity and a smooth lingering finish.

QUICK COFFEE PROFILE

Coffee Personality: Bold • Rich • Balanced

Roast Level: Dark Roast

Flavor Notes:
• Malt
• Dark Cocoa
• Natural Sweetness

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

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS COFFEE

✓ Specialty coffee rated 85 points by SCA standards
✓ Signature Costa Rican espresso blend
✓ 100% Arabica coffee beans
✓ Selected from Tarrazú & San Ramón regions
✓ SHB high-altitude beans
✓ Washed and sun-dried
✓ Designed for a rich espresso experience

IS THIS COFFEE FOR YOU?

Choose this coffee if you love:

✔ Rich and intense coffee profiles
✔ Espresso-based drinks
✔ Chocolate and malt flavor notes
✔ Coffee with body and character
✔ A balanced cup with a smooth finish

You may prefer another El Gusto coffee if:

Fruity citrus notes → San Ramón – Light Roast
Natural sweetness & complexity → Honey Process
Classic smooth chocolate profile → San Marcos
Extra bold roasted flavors → Dark Roast

ORIGIN STORY

A blend of two iconic Costa Rican coffee regions

This espresso combines the best characteristics of Tarrazú and San Ramón, creating a balanced expression of Costa Rica’s specialty coffee tradition.

Cultivated between 1,200–1,900 meters above sea level, these SHB Arabica beans develop exceptional density, aroma and flavor complexity.

PROCESS & CRAFTSMANSHIP

Washed Process • Sun Dried • Expertly Roasted

Our Espresso Blend is carefully developed to highlight sweetness, body and balance while preserving the natural characteristics of Costa Rican Arabica coffee.

Each roast profile is crafted to create a smooth espresso extraction with rich crema and a memorable sensory experience.

BEST BREWING EXPERIENCE

Recommended brewing methods:
★★★★★ Espresso Machine
★★★★★ Moka Pot
★★★★★ Automatic Coffee Machine
★★★★☆ AeroPress
★★★★☆ French Press
★★★☆☆ Pour Over

Suggested espresso recipe:
Coffee: 16–18g
Extraction: 32–36g espresso
Time: 25–30 seconds
Grind: Fine

TECHNICAL COFFEE DETAILS

Origin: Costa Rica
Regions: Tarrazú & San Ramón
Nature: Signature Blend
Species: 100% Arabica
Varieties: Caturra & Catuai
Grade: SHB – Strictly Hard Bean
Altitude: 1,200–1,900 m
Process: Washed
Drying Method: Sun-dried
Roast: Dark Roast
SCA Score: 85 points
Caffeine: 1.4%
Presentation: Whole Bean / ground
10. FRESHNESS & PACKAGING
Freshness protected from roast to cup

Every bag is designed to preserve the aroma, crema potential and exceptional quality of our freshly roasted coffee.

✓ Recyclable packaging
✓ Easy zipper closure
✓ One-way freshness valve
✓ Aroma protection technology

Tarrazú & San Ramón Blend

ROASTED WHOLE BEAN COFFEE El Gusto Espresso – 31.75 Onz