The Gold Standard of Purity Costa Rica is the only country in the world where it is actually illegal to produce anything other than 100% Arabica beans — a law that reflects its national obsession with quality. Kralj Kava Brewing Co.'s Costa Rica Single Origin is sourced from dedicated micro farms in Alajuela, grown in high-altitude volcanic loam soil at 1,300–1,445 meters, and processed using the eco-pulped (honey) method that Costa Rica pioneered. A masterclass in balance — vibrant, citrusy acidity alongside a clean, honey-like sweetness, with a silky mouthfeel that bridges the gap between a bright washed coffee and a fruity natural. Origin Details 🇨🇷 Region: Alajuela, Costa Rica 🤝 Grower: Micro farms in Alajuela ⛰️ Altitude: 1,300–1,445 M 🌱 Varietals: Caturra & Catuai 🌋 Soil Type: Volcanic Loam 🌊 Process: Eco-pulped (Honey Process) — sun-dried with fruit mucilage intact ☕ Roast: Medium Tasting Notes 🍏 Sweet Apple — Crisp, vibrant citrus acidity 🍇 Raisin — Deep, concentrated fruit sweetness 🍯 Honey — Clean, natural sweetness throughout 🍑 Apricot — Bright, tropical fruit complexity 🥜 Toasted Nuts & Brown Sugar — Warm, satisfying finish The Honey Process Difference Costa Rica pioneered the Honey Process — a unique method where a layer of sticky fruit "honey" (mucilage) is left on the bean while it sun-dries. This creates a silky, velvety mouthfeel and a deep, complex sweetness that you simply cannot achieve with a traditional washed process. It's the best of both worlds: the clarity of a washed coffee with the fruit-forward richness of a natural. Why You'll Love It 100% Arabica by Law — Costa Rica is the only country in the world that legally mandates 100% Arabica production Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) Quality — High-altitude volcanic growing conditions produce exceptionally dense, flavor-packed beans Honey Process Pioneer — Costa Rica invented this beloved processing method for unmatched silky sweetness Micro Farm Sourced — Small, dedicated farms in Alajuela for exceptional traceability and quality Available in Multiple Sizes & Grinds — Whole bean, standard, espresso, and coarse grind in 12oz, 1LB, 2LB, 5LB, and 12LB Pure. Balanced. Silky sweet — the gold standard of Central American coffee, from Kralj Kava Brewing Co.