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COSTA RICA EL RAYO 250G

COSTA RICA EL RAYO 250G

76,90 lei
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Coffee details

Origin Costa Rica
Roasting degree Omni Roast Omni Roast asset_ul
Notes Red fruits, Dark chocolate, Caramel
Region San Marco de Tarrazu
Farm El Rayo
Altitude 1600 - 1800 masl
Varietal Red Catuai
Type of processing Naturally
Producer Romario Umacor
Harvest 2024 - 2025
Score 86.50
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COSTA RICA EL RAYO 250G

High in the Tarrazu mountains, in San Marco de Tarrazu, there is a small farm with a name born from a real moment: a lightning strike that hit an avocado tree right in the yard. That is how El Rayo (“the lightning”) got its name, and it fits perfectly here, where weather can change fast and every decision matters.
Today, the farm is run by Romario, who grows one hectare of Red Catuai between 1600 and 1800 masl. It is a small footprint, but one managed with serious intention and attention to detail. Romario harvests three times per season, taking advantage of the staggered ripening to pick cherries at peak maturity and keep the cup profile clean and consistent.
This lot is a Natural process, dried slowly for around 20 days on African raised beds.
The care continues in the farm practices as well. The plants are kept in excellent condition, with deep green, healthy leaves that reflect strong nutrition and good management. Romario uses emission-free organic fertilizers imported from Norway — a more expensive choice, but one that supports plant health and long-term quality. The drying area is looked after with daily precision, and Romario’s mother takes special care of that space, making sure every detail stays consistent from day to day.
In the cup, El Rayo delivers the classic Tarrazu backbone - structure, sweetness, and clarity - with the added lift of a well-controlled natural. Expect red forest fruits upfront, a caramelized sweetness through the middle, and a dark chocolate finish that makes it feel both vibrant and comforting. A coffee that proves that even a small one-hectare farm, when handled with patience and discipline, can produce a truly memorable lot.

Brew recipes

Espresso

  • Ratio 1/2
  • 18g in
  • 40g out
  • 25-28 sec
  • Temp. 92-94 C
  • Target EY 20-22 %

Espresso recipe

Recipe

  • Ratio 1/2
  • 18g in
  • 40g out
  • 25-28 sec
  • Temp. 92-94 C
  • Target EY 20-22 %
Equipment used

Dalla Corte Mina espresso machine

All our recipes are tested on 54.5mm diameter 28mm height and 58mm diameter 26mm height IMS competition filter baskets, on a Dalla Corte Mina espresso machine.

The grinder we use are Compak PK100 and the water filtration system is RO with TDS 130-150 ppm, general hardness 108 ppm, alkaline hardness 64 ppm, 7.2-7.4 PH.

All these brew recipes must be taken just as a starting point. It is important to understand that tasting notes we suggest might vary when you extract at home/office or in your coffee shop, depending on your gear, skill and water specifications.

French Press

  • Ratio 1/16.5
  • 300 ml water
  • 18 g in
  • 265 g out
  • 4 min brew time
  • Temp 94-96 C
  • Target EY 18-20%
  • Grind size 700-900 microns

French Press recipe

Recipe

  • Ratio 1/16.5
  • 300 ml water
  • 18 g in
  • 265 g out
  • 4 min brew time
  • Temp 94-96 C
  • Target EY 18-20%
  • Grind size 700-900 microns
Equipment used

Espro Press P3 18 oz

When we brew French Press we aim for the balance between sweetness and body. The grind size is finer than regular french press recipes, one of the reason being the micro filters Espro Press uses ( which we highly recommend).

If you have a really basic filter in your french press you should grind coarser and extend your brew time.

First step is pouring around 80 grams of water over the grinded coffee, in circular moves, trying to wet all the coffee so it makes contact with the hot water and starts blooming.

This should take around 15 seconds, wait for extra 25 seconds and pour the rest of the hot water, in a circular move, so you constantly wet all the coffee particles that tend to stay afloat.

The aim is to extract as even as possible the coffee particles, keeping them immersed in the hot water. Finish the extraction at minute 4 and try to move the coffee in a coffee server as it can keep extracting in the press.
Red fruits, Dark chocolate, Caramel
Red fruits, Dark chocolate, Caramel

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We process orders within 2–4 business days, depending on workload. On the first business day after the weekend, we process all orders received on holidays. Delivery in Romania is then made in approximately 24–48 hours, depending on the courier and location.

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