Dessert Oasis built this single-origin espresso around washed Caturra from Aquiares Estate in Turrialba, one of Costa Rica's best-known farms.
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Raspberry, apricot, cinnamon roll
- Origin
- Turrialba, Costa Rica
- Process
- Washed
- Roast
- Not specified
- Roaster
- Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
Roast level
About this coffee
What the roaster tells us.
Dessert Oasis built this single-origin espresso around washed Caturra from Aquiares Estate in Turrialba, one of Costa Rica’s best-known farms. The roaster lists raspberry, apricot and cinnamon roll, and recommends it for straight shots, cortados and milk drinks. It comes in 12 oz bags.
Product details checked 2026-10-29. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it’s from
Turrialba, Costa Rica
RoasterDessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
OriginTurrialba, Costa Rica
ProcessWashed
RoastNot specified
From farm to cup
Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.
Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.
Step 01 · OriginGrown
Turrialba, Costa Rica
Step 02 · ProcessProcessed
Washed
Step 03 · RoastRoasted
Not specified
Before you buy
Is it right for you?
You’ll like it if…
- You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
- You make espresso or milk drinks at home.
The details
- Variety
- Caturra
- Producer or farm
- Aquiares Estate (Diego Robelo)
- Bag size
- 12 oz bag
- Price
- $19.95
- Price per ounce
- $1.66 per oz
From the roaster’s listing, checked October 29, 2026. Prices change.
About coffee from Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for its micro-mills, where small farms process their own coffee, and for helping popularize the honey process. Regions like Tarrazú and the West Valley produce clean, sweet, bright coffees.
What the process means
In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries. Washed coffees tend to taste clean and bright, and show off the character of the origin.
How to brew it
Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
| Method | Coffee | Water | Grind | Water temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over Our pick | 15 g | 250 g | Medium-fine | 93°C / 200°F | 2:30–3:30 |
| French press | 30 g | 500 g | Coarse | 93°C / 200°F | 4 minutes |
| Cold brew | 100 g | 800 g | Coarse | Cold water | 12–18 hours in the fridge |
The people behind this coffee
Meet Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters (DOCR) opened in Rochester, Michigan, around 2009, started by Nathan Hamood as a teenager on a $600 roaster his father funded. Hamood is still owner, president and director of coffee, and the company now runs four cafes in Rochester, Royal Oak, Ferndale and Detroit, with a 9,000-square-foot roastery, bakery and training center in Ferndale. It roasts about 68,000 pounds a year, holds weekly production cuppings and profiles its roasts with Probat software. Roast magazine named DOCR its 2027 Micro Roaster of the Year in October 2026. For home brewers, the menu runs from a dedicated espresso offering to experimental Colombian ferments, so one roaster covers both everyday shots and adventurous pour-over.
All Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters coffees
Espresso starting point
Dial it in
A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
In18g
Out36g
Time25–30s
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Questions
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Aquiares Estate Caturra Espresso FAQ
What does Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Aquiares Estate Caturra Espresso taste like?
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters lists tasting notes of raspberry, apricot and cinnamon roll.
Where does Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Aquiares Estate Caturra Espresso come from?
It comes from Turrialba, Costa Rica. The producer is Aquiares Estate (Diego Robelo).
How is Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Aquiares Estate Caturra Espresso processed?
The roaster lists the process as washed. In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries.
Is Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Aquiares Estate Caturra Espresso good for espresso?
Yes. The roaster recommends it for espresso. A 1:2 ratio, such as 18 grams in and 36 grams out in 25 to 30 seconds, is a good place to start.
What's the best way to brew Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Aquiares Estate Caturra Espresso?
A good starting point is pour-over: 15 g of coffee to 250 g of water, medium-fine grind, water at 93°C / 200°F, about 2:30–3:30. Adjust to taste.
Where can I buy Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Aquiares Estate Caturra Espresso?
You can buy it from Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.
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