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• Contains one bag (150 g) of Costa Rica Las Lajas Alma Negra, Arabica whole coffee bean.

• At the foothills of the Poas Volcano, Alajuela, Central Valley, Costa Rica, the Chacon family has been farming coffee for three generations. On rich volcanic soils, coffee is organically grown. The Chacon family is well known for their attention to detail in post-harvest processing, with several interesting fermentations as the focus at the Las Lajas Micro Mill. This is a coffee with an intriguing flavour profile that shouldn't be missed.

• Preparation Methods: from French press to pour-over to espresso, the grinder you use and the water from your tap can alter the taste of the cup. Overall, this coffee stands out in flavour, so go ahead and brew it with your favourite method.

• Available in light and medium roast offerings. For espresso, we recommend medium; for filter, it is great either way.

• Freshly roasted to order, dispatch within 2 business days.

May I know the freshness period of this coffee?
• The best serving period is between days 5 and 35 from the roasting date. Your experience may slightly differ.

The recommended brew ratio?
• 1:15 (1g coffee to 15g water)
• If prefer more acidity and flavour to emerge, use 1:14.
• If prefer more bitterness, use 1:16.

What is the ideal brewing temperature?
• For light roast, we recommend 93–97 °C.
• For medium roast, we recommend 85–93 °C.

How finely should I grind this coffee?
• Try to find that “sweet spot” setting, for the preparation method of choice. 
• It will take you 1 or 2 brews to find it. As a general guideline,
• towards finer increases both strength and extraction.
• towards coarser decreases both strength and extraction.

Tips to store the coffee bean properly?
• Keep the bean in the bag we provide, zip it well, and place the bag in a dry, cool place. Doing so prolongs the bean's shelf life.

How can I get the best aroma & flavour out of this coffee?
• By grinding just before you brew. We recommend customers use their grinder for the best experience.

I have no grinder yet; can Shiren Coffee grind the coffee bean for me?
• Yes. Please leave a note in the cart section letting us know your coffee preparation method, so we may grind it correctly for you. Thanks.