Costa Rica Santa Elena Medium Roast is the kind of coffee that feels bright, polished, and easy to love from the first sip. With crisp citrus character, light sweetness, and a smooth buttery finish, this best-selling Rock Creek coffee delivers a clean, refined cup that works beautifully as an everyday morning favorite. If you want a medium roast that tastes lively without becoming sharp, Costa Rica Santa Elena is a strong choice. The live page describes it as crisp and clean with citrus, followed by a smooth buttery finish and elegant sweetness. That makes it a natural fit for shoppers who want a coffee that feels bright and refreshing, but still balanced and approachable enough for daily drinking. Rock Creek’s Santa Elena article reinforces why this coffee stands out. It describes bright citrus acidity, light caramel sweetness, buttery mouthfeel, and a clean finish, while also noting subtle stone fruit undertones and strong versatility across drip, pour over, and espresso. That makes this product easy to position as both a flavorful specialty coffee and a practical daily brew. The origin story adds depth too. Rock Creek says Santa Elena is sourced from a single estate in Tarrazú, Costa Rica at 1,250 to 1,500 meters above sea level. The page and article both connect that high-altitude growing environment to better bean density, sweetness, and refined flavor clarity. That gives the coffee a stronger premium identity than a more generic medium roast. Rock Creek roasts all coffee in-house in Billings, Montana and roasts in small batches so customers can enjoy better flavor while the coffee is still fresh. You can browse more options in the coffee collection, compare favorites in the best sellers collection, read Rock Creek’s Santa Elena article, or learn more about Rock Creek’s roasting approach on the Howdy page. Frequently Asked Questions What does Costa Rica Santa Elena Medium Roast taste like? Rock Creek describes it as having bright citrus acidity, light caramel sweetness, a smooth buttery mouthfeel, and a clean finish. The live product page also emphasizes crisp citrus, elegant sweetness, and a buttery finish. Where is Costa Rica Santa Elena grown? Rock Creek says this coffee comes from the Tarrazú region of Costa Rica and is sourced from the single estate of Santa Elena at elevations between 1,250 and 1,500 meters above sea level. What brew methods work best for Santa Elena? Rock Creek says this coffee performs especially well as drip coffee, pour over, and espresso. What sizes and grind options are available? The page currently offers Single 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes, with grind options including Whole Beans, Drip, Espresso, Chemex, French Press, Cold Brew, and AeroPress. Where is the coffee roasted? Rock Creek Coffee Roasters says it roasts all of its coffee in-house in Billings, Montana in small batches for freshness and quality.