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**Process:** [Honey Process](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/honey)

**Region:** [Turrialba, Costa Rica 🇨🇷](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/10774985-9090-455a-ad65-ca64f693564a)

**Variety:** [Casiopea](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/casiopea)

**Altitude:** ~1500 masl

**Harvest:** February-March

## What the Brand Says

> Product Description Producer Lica Torres Farm/Mill Los Pinos Cultivar F1 Casiopea Process Red Honey Location Turrialba, Cartago Altitude 1500 masl Harvest February - March 2025 Expect notes of Blackcurrant, Red Apple, Biscuit Coffee Story Lica Torres is a rising coffee farmer based in the southern Brunca region of Costa Rica, working at high elevation in the micro‐region of Chirripó. His small family‐run farm sits roughly at 1,550 meters above sea level, where rich volcanic soils, mountain mist, and cool-warm temperature shifts all contribute to exceptional growing conditions On his farm he cultivates high-quality Arabica varieties and uses careful, innovative processing techniques. Every coffee cherry is hand-picked at peak ripeness. The farm uses full honey processing with no added water. Torres operates with a strong respect for nature and the local ecosystem: shade-trees are used to retain moisture, soil fertility is managed through annual tests before fertilising, and water sources are protected while native fruit trees and forest cover help maintain biodiversity. His work shows how a small-scale producer in a challenging terrain can craft specialty-level coffee with precision and care. This lot is a new variety for us at Kiss the Hippo: Casiopea, an F1 hybrid created by crossing Caturra with Ethiopian Landrace. It showcases vibrant, fruit forward flavors and high sweetness. Expect notes of dark fruits such as blackcurrant, complemented by sweet apple tones and a smooth, biscuit-like finish. Roast type We don’t label our coffee as espresso or filter. Instead, for each coffee we create a unique roasting profile, designed to bring out the best flavours from its origin, farm and milling method. That’s why, instead, we label our coffee based on the experience it brings to the cup. COFFEE EXPERIENCES VIBRANT & BRIGHT: A sweet, punchy and intense reminder that coffee is a fruit. Learn More SUBSCRIBE & SAVE Coffee however you choose. Available in 250g or 1kg bags. Our selection of coffees: George Street Blend, Donna Blend, Roaster's Choice Single Origin or Decaf. In Whole Bean or Ground. Save up to 20% on every order, with free, letterbox-friendly delivery within the UK. Easy-to-manage subscriptions: change, skip or cancel at any time. Subscribe Now KISS THE HIPPO CARES We believe that coffee can be a powerful force for good. That’s why we’re proud to source ethically, to roast responsibly, and to be a totally carbon negative coffee company – all of our coffees, coffee pods and coffee products are certified carbon negative. And that’s not the only thing we’re doing to protect our planet, and our people. Read More SHIPPING INFO UK Orders: For UK orders, we offer the following shipping options to choose from. Orders under £50: Standard Carbon Neutral Delivery (Royal Mail) 2-3 working days: £4.50 DHL Parcel Pickup 2-3 working days: £3.50 Orders over £50: Express Carbon Neutral Delivery (DHL) 1-2 working days: FREE DHL Parcel Pickup 2-3 working days: FREE Free Shipping on all UK Subscription orders. For International orders, shipping costs will be calculated at checkout. Orders will be sent via DHL Express. For EU orders, shipping costs will be calculated at checkout. Orders will be sent via Royal Mail. Custom Duties and Import VAT Please note, when a package is shipped internationally, it may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and/or fees imposed by the destination country. These charges will typically be due once the shipped goods arrive at the country of destination, so we do our best to estimate them at checkout instead.

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# Costa Rica, Lica Torres

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250g

$20.71

($37.58/lbs)

1kg

$74.54

($33.81/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 58/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 68/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 50/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 60/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 30/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Medium to dark — 5/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Biscuit

Blackcurrant

Red apple

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