Costa RicaSea Island Coffee · Kensington and Chelsea
Costa Rica, Coffea Diversa Excelsa
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Species
“Unlike Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora), the two species that dominate the coffee world, Excelsa is an exceptionally rare coffee species with a character entirely of its own.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
Country of origin
“At Coffea Diversa in Costa Rica, one of the world’s most remarkable collections of coffee species and varieties, Excelsa is cultivated separately, allowing its distinctive character to be experienced without blending it with more conventional coffees.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
Processing
“Naturally processed to complement the species’ unusual profile, it produces a rich, full-bodied cup with remarkably little bitterness.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
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