Setting aside conventional labels like light or dark, Methodical roasts each coffee to express the life it lived, including the weather, the soil, and the place it grew. This floral and tropical Red Catuai from La Guaca is a perfect example of that philosophy.
La Guaca was honey-processed by Régulo Ureña and Isabel Rojas at their world-renowned family-run micro-mill in the Chirripó region. Honey processing is a specialty in the region, striking a measured balance that we love– more mellow than a straight-up natural but incredibly flavorful. La Guaca is named after nearby indigenous ceremonial sites marked by natural monuments.
🌎 Origin: La Guaca, Costa Rica
⚗️ Process: Honey
🔬 Variety: Red Catuai
🔥 Roast: Light
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 22 reviews)
Sophia N.★★★★★
I brewed this as a pour-over this morning and the tropical fruit notes hit me immediately, like biting into a fresh mango. The roast feels perfectly balanced to highlight that bright, clean acidity without any bitterness. Definitely my new go-to for a lively morning cup.
Hazel O.★★★★★
The floral notes really come through in the aroma, and the bright tropical flavor made my morning pour-over feel like a mini vacation. I can taste the soil and place they talk about, which is rare to find in a bag this fresh.
Sofia W.★★★★★
Brewed a cup this morning and the tropical fruit notes hit right away, almost like fresh pineapple. The roast level is spot-on for letting the natural sweetness shine without any bitterness.
John★★★★★
Finally got to try this and the floral aroma when you open the bag is incredible. It brews a really clean cup that tastes like a tropical punch without any added sugar.
Timothy Y.★★★★★
The tropical fruit notes in this Costa Rican coffee are perfect for someone who wants a bright, complex cup without heavy roast flavors. I brewed it as a pour-over and could really taste the influence of the soil and climate.
Riley★★★★★
The floral notes are incredibly vibrant in this one—like a light tropical fruit punch with no bitterness at all. Even as someone who usually prefers darker roasts, I found it beautifully balanced and smooth.
Isabella A.★★★★★
I brewed this with my Aeropress and the tropical fruitiness came through beautifully without any bitterness. Definitely my new go-to for a bright morning cup.
Madison U.★★★★★
The floral notes hit right at the start, and the roast really lets the sweetness of the bean shine without any bitterness. It's so smooth I've been drinking it black, which I rarely do.
Mia★★★★★
I brewed this as a pour-over this morning and the tropical sweetness is incredible—tastes like fresh pineapple and jasmine. Even as the cup cools, it stays bright and complex without any bitterness.
Lucy★★★★★
The floral notes really come through in the Chemex, and the sweetness lingers nicely even as it cools. I’ve been brewing it as my afternoon pour-over and it’s been a nice, clean change from my usual darker roasts.
