Single Origin: Costa Rica Romelia SHB EP (Medium Roast)

Costa Rica has a long history with coffee. First planted in the late 1700s, it played a major role in the agricultural economics of the country by the 1820s. Because of the early and consistent investment in infrastructure, Costa Rica has been a powerhouse in Central America both for exports and quality for generations.

Romelia SHB EP comes from the cloudy region of the Palmichal rainforest. This region, bordering the historic zone of Tarrazú, is famous for its unique acidity.

Manuel Rojas Arias was the pioneer coffee grower in the Palmichal region, located on the western slopes of the Escazú Mountains. Many farmers observed the success Don Manuel had with coffee and began to convert their sugar plantations into coffee farms. After Don Manuel’s death, he left his farms to his only sister, Romelia. Thanks to her strength and perseverance, Doña Romelia was able to sustain the quality of her farm’s coffee.

Manuel Rojas also happens to be the founder of Beneficio Palmichal, which he opened in November of 1933. In this same year, Don Manuel received and processed 5,025 bags of SHB coffee of such superb quality that he claimed the best prices in Costa Rica.

European Preparation (EP) indicates the coffee has been sorted to remove any defective beans and foreign materials. More specifically, it indicates the coffee was additionally hand sorted after being optically sorted during milling.

Region: Palmichal and Santa Ana Mountains

Growing Altitude: 1,200 - 1,600 masl

Cultivar: Caturra, Catuai

Processing Method: Washed

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