Roastika Premium Green Coffee Bean Costa Rica Tarrazu - 5lb

In this review the focus is on Roastika's Premium Green Coffee Bean from Costa Rica Tarrazu, a 5lb unroasted offering aimed at home roasters and small-batch producers. The single biggest reason to try it is the consistent cup potential: these are 100% Arabica SHB beans with a clear flavor profile of lemon, apricot and apple and a sweet brown sugar vanilla aroma, which gives a reliable canvas for dialing in roasts. For anyone who enjoys controlling roast levels and chasing specific fruity, clean tasting notes, this batch delivers predictable, high-quality green beans.

Key Features

• Single origin: Costa Rica Tarrazu beans provide a focused flavor profile so roasters can showcase citrus and orchard fruit notes without blending complexity.
• 5lb bag size: The five pound quantity is convenient for repeated home roasting sessions or small batch commercial roasting without rapid staling.
• Flavor profile: Well balanced intense flavors of lemon, apricot and apple give a clear direction when developing roast curves for bright, fruity cups.
• Sweet aroma: A brown sugar and vanilla scent on the raw beans helps predict a sweet, clean aftertaste after roasting.
• Strictly Hard Bean (SHB): High altitude growth at 1350m to 1800m with 11-12% moisture makes the beans dense and forgiving during roast development.
• Washed process: The washed processing delivers a clean, mild acidity and smooth medium body that responds well to both light and medium roasts.

Who It's For

These beans are best for home roast hobbyists and small roasters who want a reliable single origin to practice roast profiles and reproduce fruity, clean cups. The clear citrus and stone fruit notes are helpful for learning how roast level affects acidity and sweetness, and the SHB density supports consistent heat transfer.

Serious espresso-only shops seeking darker, chocolate-forward blends or buyers who prefer pre-roasted, ready-to-brew coffee should look elsewhere, since these are unroasted green beans intended for roast-at-home or micro-roast use rather than immediate brewing.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Top quality 100% Arabica beans produce distinct lemon, apricot and apple flavors that are easy to develop during roasting.
• The 5lb bag is a practical size for repeated home-roasting or small batch experimentation without excessive waste.
• SHB altitude and 11-12% moisture content give dense beans that roast predictably and evenly for consistent results.
• The washed process yields a clean, sweet fruity aftertaste that rewards light to medium roast profiles.

Cons

• As unroasted green beans, they require roasting equipment and skill, so they are not ready-to-brew for casual consumers.

Specifications

Product	Premium Green Coffee Bean - Costa Rica Tarrazu
Weight	5 lb bag
Variety	100% Arabica
Process	Washed
Altitude	1350 m - 1800 m
Moisture	11-12%
Quality	Strictly Hard Bean (SHB), Score 84 - 86

Our Verdict

Roastika Costa Rica Tarrazu green beans are a solid pick for anyone who roasts at home or runs small batches and wants a dependable single origin with bright fruit notes and a sweet aroma. The 5lb size, SHB density and washed process offer good value for learning roast development and producing clean, fruity cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use these beans for espresso?
Yes, but because they are green you must roast them first; espresso results depend on your roast level and dialing in the grind and shot parameters.

How much roast yield should I expect from a 5lb bag?
Expect roughly 15-18% weight loss during roasting depending on roast level, so final roasted weight will be less than 5 lb.

Are these beans suitable for light roasts?
Yes, the washed process and fruity profile respond well to light and medium roasts, which highlight lemon, apricot and apple notes.