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Costa Rica - La Lia - Etiope 47 Red Honey

Costa Rica - La Lia - Etiope 47 Red Honey

Wes Ngopi

About This Coffee

This Costa Rican micromill lot from La Lia (Tarrazú region, Santa Rosa de León Cortés) uses Ethiope 47 genetics and a Red Honey processing. Grown at approximately 1,900–2,000 meters, it is processed with mucilage contact to enhance body and fruit brightness. Flavor notes include citrus, grapefruit, black tea, cranberries, yuzu, figs, bergamot, white florals, and peach, contributing to a sweet, smooth finish.

Origin

Tarrazú (Costa Rica)

Flavor Notes

Citrus Fruit, Grapefruit, Black Tea, Caramelized, Peach, Cranberries, Yuzu, Figs, Bergamot, White Florals

Roast Level

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Processing

Red Honey

Typology

Arabica
Ethiope 47
WN

Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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