Costa Rica Brunca Coffee

A honey-processed Costa Rican coffee featuring berry, almond, and floral notes with high syrupy sweetness.

Syrup sweetness.. in a balanced cup.

The "Brunca" crop presents a distinct Costa Rican experience originating from the famous coffee-growing region of "Brunca". "Caturra" variety beans are grown at an altitude of 1800 meters and undergo a precise "honey" process that imparts a syrupy body and high sweetness. Notes of berry, almond, and flowers manifest in the cup, supported by medium acidity and body that achieve perfect balance.

At Ninth Bar, with over 15 years of experience serving more than 3 million cups of specialty coffee from our Jeddah roastery, we selected this crop to be an ideal choice for lovers of rich, sweet cups with a distinct character, whether brewed via V60 to highlight delicate floral notes, or as Espresso to concentrate the sweetness and syrupy body.

Flavor Experience:

The sip begins with a medium acidity reminiscent of fresh berries, developing to reveal roasted almond notes, and settling with a luxurious syrupy feel and delicate floral flavors in a medium body.

Bronca Crop from Costa Rica

Variety: Caturra

Treatment: Honey

Altitude: 1800 m

Roast: Medium

Texture: Full and velvety, leaves a long lingering aftertaste

Sweetness: High

Acidity: Medium, bright and clean

Tasting Notes: Berry, almond, sugar brown, floral

Brewing Recommendations

• V60 Drip Brewing: The ideal method to highlight the floral notes and medium acidity of the Brunca region. (A 1:15 ratio is recommended to clarify the flavors).
• Espresso: Yields a rich cup where the syrupy body and the sweetness of berry and almond strongly emerge. (Starting point: 18g to yield 34-36g).

Why You'll Love It

• Regional Authenticity: The Brunca region is globally known for producing coffee with a distinct, clear character.
• Luxurious Syrupy Body: The honey processing imparts a density and smoothness resembling natural syrup to the coffee.
• Balanced Caturra Variety: This variety provides an ideal balance combining high sweetness and medium acidity.
• Roasting Precision: A precise "medium" roast by Ninth Bar preserves the delicate floral notes without burning the sugars.

FAQ

1- What is the Brunca region in Costa Rica?

It is one of the main and globally renowned coffee-growing regions in Costa Rica, characterized by climatic conditions that produce coffee with clear profiles.

2- What does "Syrupy" mean in this coffee's profile?

It means the coffee has a dense, slippery texture and concentrated sweetness resembling natural syrup, a direct result of the honey process which retains part of the fruit mucilage.

3- What is the "Caturra" variety?

It is a variety derived from Bourbon, known for its ability to produce complex and balanced flavors, widely grown in Central America.

4- How does its taste differ between V60 and Espresso? In the V60, the floral and berry notes will be more open and refreshing, while in Espresso, the focus will shift towards the density of the syrup and almond sweetness.

Costa Rica Brunca coffee is a specialty coffee offered by the Ninth Bar brand. It belongs to the Costa Rican Brunca region and consists of the Caturra variety. It is processed using the honey method at an altitude of 1800 meters, and its prominent sensory notes include berry, almond, syrupy character, and flowers.