How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.2
1:16
Temp
93°C

A starting point based on this bean's roast level. Open Tazzina to dial in the grind on your grinder.

About this bean

Roast level
Medium-Light · 3/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Central Valley, Costa Rica
Process
Washed
Tasting notes
Black cherryChocolatePineapple
Varietal
Kenya
Species
Arabica
Altitude
1600 masl
Farm
Finca El Centro
Producer
Juan Ramón Alvarado Rodríguez, Brumas del Zurquí
About
Washed microlot of the Kenia (SL28 lineage) variety from Finca El Centro, part of Brumas del Zurquí in Costa Rica's Central Valley, managed by Juan Ramón Alvarado Rodríguez. Lively acidity, aromatic and fruit-forward.

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FAQ

Where does El Centro come from?

El Centro comes from Central Valley, Costa Rica. It is a washed coffee. It grows at 1600 masl.

What does El Centro taste like?

Vice City Bean lists black cherry, chocolate and pineapple.

How do I brew El Centro?

Start at 1:2.2 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 93°C (200°F). Grind depends on your grinder, so there is no single number: Tazzina translates the community grind to your grinder, or guides you to it by taste.

What is Tazzina?

Tazzina is a free iPhone and iPad app for coffee. Save a brew for every bean, grinder, and brew method, dial it in with guided steps, and repeat the cups you love.