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Costa Rica SHB Coffee – 100% Arabica
Costa Rica SHB is an indulgent grand cru. It opens with hazelnut and chocolate and finishes with notes of apricot, mandarin and honey.
Cup profile
- Tasting notes: Hazelnut, chocolate and a fruity finish
- Body: A round, highly aromatic flavour
- Intensity: 5 out of 10
- Caffeine content: 1.32%
- SCA score: 81 out of 100
- Roast: medium
Origin
Costa Rica grows only Arabica and takes great care in processing its coffees. The SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) designation refers to coffee grown at high altitude, whose dense beans ensure a rich, clean cup.
On the palate
The cup is round and highly aromatic. Hazelnut and chocolate come first, followed by a fruity, honeyed finish. The intensity is moderate (5 out of 10), making it a pleasant coffee at any time of day.
How to brew it
Excellent as filter coffee, where its fruity finish shines. In a moka pot or as espresso, it highlights hazelnut and chocolate.
Moka pot method: fill the base with water up to the valve, add the ground coffee to the filter basket without tamping, then heat over medium heat. Take the pot off the heat as soon as the coffee starts to gurgle, to avoid bitterness.
Order whole beans for a bean-to-cup coffee machine (De’Longhi, Krups, Philips…) or a grinder, or choose the grind that suits your brewer: espresso machine, moka pot, filter or French press.
Prices and sizes
- 125 g: 60 DH
- 250 g: 95 DH (a 25 DH saving compared with 2 × 125 g, -21%)
- Drink a lot of coffee? Add several 250 g bags to your cart (for example 4 × 250 g for 1 kg).
- Free delivery on orders of 350 DH or more, cash on delivery anywhere in Morocco
Freshness
Our coffees are artisan-roasted in France in small batches, then delivered to Morocco from Agadir. We restock every two months, in small quantities, so your coffee always arrives freshly roasted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does SHB mean?
Strictly Hard Bean: a coffee grown at high altitude. The beans are denser and more aromatic.
Is it bitter?
No. It is a round, indulgent coffee with low bitterness.
Which grind should I choose for the Costa Rica SHB?
Excellent as filter coffee, where its fruity finish shines. In a moka pot or as espresso, it highlights hazelnut and chocolate. Choose whole beans for a bean-to-cup machine or a grinder. Otherwise, pick the grind for your brewer: espresso machine (fine), moka pot (fine to medium), filter (medium) or French press (coarse).
Can I drink the Costa Rica SHB with milk?
Yes. Its notes (hazelnut, chocolate and a fruity finish) pair well with milk, in a nouss-nouss or a cappuccino, and it is just as enjoyable black.
How many cups per bag?
A 125 g bag makes about 17 espressos (at 7 g per cup), and a 250 g bag about 35.
How should I store the Costa Rica SHB?
Keep the bag tightly closed, away from air, light, heat and moisture, at room temperature rather than in the fridge. Once opened, enjoy it within 3 to 4 weeks to get the most out of its aromas.
Where can I buy the Costa Rica SHB in Morocco?
On ticafew.ma. The Costa Rica SHB is artisan-roasted in France and delivered anywhere in Morocco within 2 to 5 days from Agadir, with cash on delivery. Delivery is free on orders of 350 DH or more.
