Coelma El Alto Estate Coffee Beans

Coffee enthusiasts' pursuit of coffee quality knows no bounds. In their journey to discover finer brews, the International Coffee Tasting Competition COE provides a global stage for coffee lovers. Each coffee-growing region has a story with COE, and the 26th place winner of the 2020 COE competition is a Costa Rican honey-processed Gesha coffee. What kind of flavor does honey-processed Gesha coffee have?

We know that the taste of coffee is mainly influenced by factors such as growing conditions, processing methods, and variety. This 26th-place COE Costa Rican coffee bean comes from the Coelma El Alto Estate in the Central Valley growing region. It is honey-processed and of the Gesha variety. The COE official cupping score for this coffee bean is 87.05.

The Coelma El Alto Estate is located on the slopes of the Barva Volcano, which lies 22 kilometers north of San José, Costa Rica, with a maximum elevation of 2,906 meters, making it the third-highest volcano in the country. The estate’s coffee trees are planted on the slopes at an altitude of 1,400 meters, an ideal location for coffee cultivation.

When honey-processing the Gesha beans, the estate retains the entire mucilage layer. The mucilage-covered beans are sun-dried in the estate courtyard for 10 days. This processing method gives the coffee beans a rich milk chocolate flavor along with enhanced sweetness.

This is the 26th-place honey-processed Gesha coffee from the 2020 COE competition. Each coffee bean is unique and intriguing, and every cup embodies the dedication and craftsmanship of those involved.