Costa Rica SHB is one of Central America's most famous and highly regarded coffees. It has a mild, balanced flavor that has been appreciated by connoisseurs around the world for years. The abbreviation SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) means that it only grows at high altitudes ie. 1500-2000 m n.p.m.. The dominant flavor in Costa Rica SHB is dark chocolate deliciously combined with roasted almonds. A faint clove aroma is also noticeable.
Flavor profile:
Coffee is familiar to us all: aromatic, dark-brown beans, smooth to the touch, releasing a bouquet of flavours and aromas when covered with hot water. Yet the fresh Arabica or Robusta beans that arrive at our roastery are not wonderfully fragrant — quite the opposite. Their coffee essence is hidden deep inside, and roasting is what brings it out.
Many people consider Costa Rican coffee among the finest in the world. In November 2020, Costa Rica SHB was the coffee of the month at the Blueberry Roasters online shop, with a generous discount. Before presenting the special voucher, let us explore this coffee. How is it grown in this part of the world? What creates its distinctive flavour and aroma? What does SHB mean? Discover the answers and more.
