BeMyBean - Costa Rica Mirazú Geisha Raisin Honey Filter 250 g

Country: Costa Rica

Region: Tarrazu

Farm: Mirazú

Processing: Raisin Honey

Varietal: Geisha

Altitude: 1600 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Costa Rica Mirazú is a coffee that makes a huge impression from the very first sip with its intensity and aromatic complexity. In the cup, you will find juicy strawberry compote, exotic lychee, kumquat, and dragon fruit, cut through by blackberry and an exceptionally floral character reminiscent of peach blossom. Thanks to the unique raisin honey process and the Geisha variety, the coffee is incredibly sweet, multi-dimensional, and almost wine-like on the palate – with an elegant, distinct acidity and a long, perfumed finish. It is one of those coffees that feels more like a natural wine tasting than a classic cup of filter coffee.

ABOUT THE REGION

Costa Rica Mirazú comes from the Tarrazú region – one of the most renowned coffee-growing areas in Costa Rica. The plantation is situated at an altitude of approximately 1,600 m a.s.l., where cool nights, abundant sunshine, and volcanic soils create ideal conditions for growing exceptionally high-quality beans. In this part of the country, fruit plantations dominate, particularly passion fruit, which is why coffee is grown here on a small scale and with tremendous attention to every detail. Only fully ripe, red coffee cherries are selected for the harvest.

ABOUT THE PROCESSING

This exceptional character is partly due to the incredibly rare raisin honey processing method. This is an advanced fermentation process that combines elements of natural drying and honey processing. The first stage begins even before depulping. Freshly harvested coffee cherries are dried whole in the sun until they begin to resemble raisins. During this process, a highly intense concentration of sugars and aromas takes place within the fruit. The pulp becomes denser, stickier, and incredibly sweet, while fermentation develops deep fruity and winey notes.

Only after being partially dried do the cherries move to the next stage, which is the removal of the skin. In classic honey methods, this happens almost immediately after harvesting, whereas here, the fruit undergoes controlled pre-drying first. As a result, a massive amount of pectin and sugars remains with the bean.

Next, the coffee goes into the actual honey fermentation, during which the beans dry alongside a very thick layer of sticky pulp. This high pectin content is what accounts for the exceptionally creamy sweetness, intense aroma, and characteristic notes reminiscent of raisins, fermented fruit, and sweet wine.

The process is extremely demanding and requires continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity, and even drying. Even a minor mistake can completely disrupt the coffee's profile. The result is a coffee with intense aromatic performance, very high sweetness, and a complex, multi-layered acidity. Raisin honey yields a juicier and deeper profile than classic honey, while maintaining greater clarity of flavor than many natural coffees.

ABOUT THE VARIETY

The botanical variety itself – Geisha – also plays a huge role here. This is one of the most prized and prestigious coffee varieties in the world. Geisha originally hails from Ethiopia, but it gained global fame in Panama, where it began breaking price records at the most prestigious specialty coffee auctions. The uniqueness of Geisha is determined above all by its incredible sensory profile.

This variety can generate exceptionally clean, floral, and tea-like aromas, which are often associated more with jasmine, bergamot, or exotic fruits than with classic coffee. Geisha typically has a very elegant structure, a silky body, and a distinct, juicy acidity. However, it is a variety that is extremely difficult to cultivate. The trees yield smaller crops, are more climatically demanding, and require high growing altitudes to fully develop their potential. Additionally, harvesting must be highly precise, as even a slight immaturity of the fruit can heavily impact the final taste.

It is this combination of low yield, difficult production, and an absolutely unique sensory profile that makes Geisha recognized today as one of the most exclusive specialty coffee varieties. In the case of Costa Rica Mirazú, the Geisha variety meets the incredibly intense raisin honey processing method, creating a spectacularly aromatic, juicy coffee full of exotic sweetness.

This is a filter coffee that can surprise even those who know the world of specialty coffee very well.

Store in a cool, dry place.