RedMint Speciality Costa Rica Casa De Piedra Coffee Beans – 250 g – 100% Arabica

RedMint’s Costa Rica Casa De Piedra coffee beans are a high-quality, artisan-roasted speciality coffee that combines the precision of the honey process with the potential of the high-altitude terroir of the Tarrazú region. A light roast brings out the natural sweetness, complexity and aromatic depth of this exceptional Arabica.

Why choose it?

• SCA score of 85.50 – proven quality in the speciality segment

• Tarrazú region – one of Costa Rica’s most prized terroirs

• Casa de Piedra family farm – over 30 years of growing experience

• Red Catuai – Caturra variety – complex profile, good sweetness and full body

• Honey processing – enhanced intensity and depth of flavour

• Growing altitude 1,600–1,700 m above sea level – greater concentration of aromas

• Light roast – preserving the character of the bean

• Artisan-roasted speciality coffee beans

Origin and processing of the coffee

The coffee comes from the family-run Casa de Piedra farm, situated in the mountainous Tarrazú region of Costa Rica. The farm is run by Gerardo Arias Camacho – a grower with over 30 years’ experience – who, together with his daughter, is developing production by exploring new varieties and the potential of the terroir.

Cultivation at an altitude of 1,600–1,700 metres above sea level promotes the slow ripening of the coffee cherries, resulting in greater complexity and concentration of flavour. The beans of the Red Catuai – Caturra variety, a hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra, are distinguished by high productivity and a harmonious sensory profile.

The honey process involves drying the beans whilst retaining some of the pulp. After approximately 48 hours of fermentation, the African-style drying process begins, continuing until a moisture content of 10–12% is reached. This method enhances the coffee’s sweetness, body and aromatic depth.

The light roast level has been selected to highlight the natural sensory profile and maintain a balance between sweetness and acidity.

Flavour profile and character

• flavour notes: red fruits, dried banana, dark chocolate, strong finish

• intensity: high – distinct character

• aroma: medium – fruity

• body: high – chocolatey, full

• sweetness: medium – banana

• acidity: medium – red fruits

• bitterness: low – elegant

This is a coffee with a deep, multi-dimensional profile – combining fruity freshness with a chocolatey texture and a long finish.

Is this the coffee for you?

Yes, if:

• you’re looking for a speciality coffee bean with a distinct, intense character

• you appreciate the sweetness and full body typical of honey processing

• you prefer a light roast that highlights the bean’s natural characteristics

• you enjoy the combination of fruity and chocolatey flavour notes

• you brew coffee using pour-over or alternative methods

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Does honey processing mean the coffee is sweet?

Yes – leaving some of the pulp on during drying enhances the natural sweetness and body of the brew.

Is the coffee acidic?

It has a medium, balanced acidity with a red fruit profile.

Is it suitable for espresso?

It can be used for espresso, but it works best with pour-over methods, where its complexity is fully revealed.

Order Costa Rica Casa De Piedra and discover an artisan-roasted speciality coffee bean with a deep, sweet-fruity character and a chocolatey finish.

Don’t have a grinder? Let us know in the order notes how you brew your coffee – we’ll grind it especially for you, tailoring the grind size to your method! ☕