El Gusto San Ramón Costa Rican Ground Coffee | 100% Arabica Specialty Coffee | Single Origin Western Valley | SCA 84 Rated | Dark Cocoa & Peach Notes | Medium Roast | 8.8 oz (250g)

Discover the balanced character of Costa Rica’s Western Valley specialty coffee

A smooth and elegant single-origin coffee from San Ramón, Costa Rica. Crafted from carefully selected 100% Arabica beans, this coffee reflects the unique conditions of the Western Valley region.

With notes of dark cocoa and delicate fruit sweetness, this medium roast offers a balanced cup with a creamy body and a long-lasting finish.

3. QUICK COFFEE PROFILE

Coffee Personality: Smooth • Balanced • Aromatic

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Flavor Notes:
• Dark Cocoa
• Peach Notes
• Delicate Fruit Sweetness

Cup Profile:
Acidity: Medium
Sweetness: Medium
Body: Medium
Intensity: Balanced

4. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS COFFEE

✓ Specialty coffee rated 84 points by SCA standards
✓ Single Origin from San Ramón, Costa Rica
✓ 100% Arabica coffee beans
✓ SHB high-altitude quality
✓ Shade-grown coffee
✓ Washed and sun-dried process
✓ Smooth cup with cocoa notes and creamy aftertaste

5. IS THIS COFFEE FOR YOU?

Choose this coffee if you love:

✔ Smooth and balanced coffee profiles
✔ Cocoa notes with subtle fruity complexity
✔ Medium roast specialty coffee
✔ Elegant everyday premium coffee
✔ Costa Rican single-origin coffees

You may prefer another El Gusto coffee if:

Chocolate & caramel sweetness → San Marcos
Natural sweetness & complexity → Honey Process
Higher espresso intensity → Espresso Blend
Bold roasted character → Dark Roast

6. ORIGIN STORY

From San Ramón, Costa Rica’s Western Valley

San Ramón belongs to Costa Rica’s renowned Western Valley coffee region, known for producing coffees with balance, sweetness and aromatic complexity.

Cultivated between 1,200–1,500 meters above sea level, these SHB Arabica beans mature slowly to develop their distinctive character.

7. PROCESS & CRAFTSMANSHIP

Washed Process • Sun Dried • Carefully Roasted

Our San Ramón coffee follows a traditional washed process designed to preserve clarity and the natural qualities of the origin.

The beans are sun-dried and carefully roasted to highlight cocoa notes, creamy texture and a smooth finish.

8. BEST BREWING EXPERIENCE

Recommended brewing methods:
★★★★★ Pour Over (V60 / Chemex)
★★★★★ Automatic Coffee Machine

★★★★★ Cold brew

★★★★☆ French Press
★★★★☆ AeroPress
★★★★☆ Espresso

Suggested recipe:
Coffee: 15g
Water: 250ml
Temperature: 90–94°C
Grind: According to brewing method

9. TECHNICAL COFFEE DETAILS

Origin: Costa Rica
Region: San Ramón – 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: Medium Roast
SCA Score: 84 points
Caffeine: 1.4%
Presentation: Whole Bean / ground

10. 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