Costa Rica The Underdog

The Underdog – honest specialty coffee for every day If you are looking for a coffee you can rely on in every situation, The Underdog is exactly the kind that will never disappoint you. It does not try to impress with extravagant flavors or extreme fruitiness – instead, it focuses on what matters most: a full body, high sweetness and a perfectly balanced profile. This is coffee that tastes exactly the way most people imagine “good coffee” should taste. No surprises, no dramatic shifts, just a character that wins you over from the very first sip. The flavor profile is built around timeless classics that simply work. Dark chocolate takes center stage, complemented by caramel sweetness and pleasant notes of roasted nuts. In the background, subtle hints of plums add depth without disturbing the coffee’s natural harmony. The result is smooth, full-bodied and naturally sweet – ideal for everyday drinking at home, at work or during moments of relaxation. One of The Underdog’s biggest strengths is its versatility. This is an omni roast coffee, meaning it performs beautifully regardless of the brewing method. As espresso, it highlights a dense body, low acidity and pronounced sweetness accompanied by notes of nougat and sugared nuts. The result is a creamy and rich cup that especially appeals to those who prefer a more traditional flavor profile. As filter coffee, the cup opens into softer and more delicate tones – still sweet and nutty, but with subtle hints of raisins and a very gentle red apple acidity. The finish is longer, slightly bitter and pleasantly completes the overall experience. Behind this coffee stands a thoughtful philosophy. The Underdog works with coffees that achieve cupping scores between 81 and 84 points. While this may initially sound like a lower score, these are still genuine specialty coffees. The beans come from the same farmers, the same farms and often even the same coffee trees as the most premium microlots. The difference is not in cultivation quality, but in the flavor profile – less fruitiness and more chocolate-driven richness. And that is exactly what makes them the ideal foundation for a coffee you want to enjoy every single day. Another important dimension is fairness. Farmers can only produce a limited quantity of top-scoring coffees each harvest. The rest of their production would often struggle to achieve fair pricing on the conventional market. This concept allows these lots to be purchased under fair conditions as well, supporting sustainability and more stable farmer income. The result is a high-quality coffee at a more accessible price point that makes sense not only in flavor, but also ethically. Key Features: Flavor profile: chocolate, nuts, caramel, plums Acidity: low Body: full, rich Origin: Costa Rica, Central Valley region Processing: washed Altitude: 1200–1800 m.a.s.l. Roast profile: omni roast (suitable for espresso and filter) The Underdog is exactly the kind of coffee you will keep coming back to. Not because it overwhelms you with extremes, but because it consistently delivers what you expect from good coffee – stable quality, balanced flavor and the feeling that you made the right choice.