Costa Rica SL28 Yellow Honey

200g bag

Origin: Costa Rica (Central Valley, Turrubares)

Producer: Minor Salas, APROCETU

Variety: SL28

Process: Yellow Honey

Tasting Notes: Tropical Fruit, Lime, Blood Orange, Blackcurrant, Floral

Roast date: 05 August 2026

Roasted for: Omni

A vibrant and beautifully layered Costa Rican coffee that balances juicy tropical sweetness with remarkable citrus clarity. Notes of ripe tropical fruit and blood orange bring brightness and energy, while lime adds a crisp, refreshing acidity. Blackcurrant introduces depth and complexity before delicate floral aromatics linger through the finish. Sweet, elegant, and wonderfully versatile, this is a coffee that shines across both espresso and filter brewing.

Roaster's Description

Minor Salas is a visionary coffee producer and one of the driving forces behind APROCETU, the specialty coffee association in the Turrubares region of Costa Rica's Central Valley. Working within a unique microclimate of fertile soils and ideal elevations, he has dedicated his career to transforming local coffee production from commercial farming into world-class specialty coffee.

Beyond producing exceptional coffees, Minor plays a vital role in strengthening his community. Through APROCETU, he helps create sustainable, high-value opportunities for local farming families while promoting environmentally responsible cultivation and long-term economic resilience.

This SL28 Yellow Honey is a beautiful expression of both Costa Rica's terroir and Minor's philosophy. The honey process preserves natural sweetness and enhances texture, resulting in a cup that is vibrant, floral, and remarkably balanced. Its layered fruit character and refined acidity showcase why SL28 continues to thrive far beyond its Kenyan origins.

Brew It Right

All coffees are sold exclusively as whole beans.

Grinding just before brewing preserves aromatics, structure, and clarity in the cup. For that reason, JONNY does not offer pre-ground coffee.

If you don’t yet own a grinder, consider this your sign. A proper grinder will elevate your coffee more than almost any other tool. (You’ll find a curated selection of hand grinders here.)

In the meantime, make friends with your local barista and ask them to grind the beans for your preferred brew method. They’ll understand.

Freshness, With Intention

Every coffee lists its roast date. I am committed to offering beans at their optimal drinking window. Freshly roasted coffee needs time to rest:

• Filter coffee is typically best starting 7 days after roast.

• Espresso benefits from 10–14 days of rest for balance and stability.

Coffee remains vibrant for several months when stored properly, but for peak clarity and sweetness, I recommend enjoying it within 4 months of the roast date. To maintain high standards:

• Coffees that reach 6 weeks from roast are offered at a reduced price.

• Coffees that reach 12 weeks from roast are removed from inventory.

This ensures that what arrives at your door reflects the level of quality I stand behind.

Coffee Orders

All coffee sales are final. Due to the perishable nature of roasted coffee, returns and refunds are not accepted.

That said, if there is a mistake with your order or your coffee arrives damaged, please email ciao@jonnyroma.com with:

• Your order number

• A brief description of the issue

• Clear photos of the package and product

Any issue will be reviewed carefully and handled as quickly as possible.