Costa Rica West Valley SHB EP FW
This Central American country benefits from volcanic soil, high altitudes and a favourable climate which are ideal for growing good quality Arabica coffee. Being a relatively small country that has recently gone through a real estate boom, land is at a premium and Costa Rica farmers have chosen to focus on specialty micro-lots which has increased it’s global reputation for producing high quality coffee. It is also unique in the coffee world for implementing Law 2762, known as “The Coffee Law” – it regulates the coffee industry to ensure fair relations between the different parties in the coffee sector, as well as establishing a legal framework for traceability for all coffee produced in Costa Rica. There are 8 distinguishable growing regions in Costa Rica. Arguably the most well known is Tarrazú – with a flavour profile of chocolate, orange, vanilla and dried fruit.
Traceability
Country – Costa Rica
Region – Alajuela, West Valley
Producer – Smallholder farmer members of Coopeatenas
Altitude – 1300-1650 masl
Specifics – Coope Atenas was established in the August of 1969 with a membership of 96 small coffee producers from the area of Atenas in Alajuela. The cooperative was founded with the intent to unify the small holder producers of the area and empower farmers to grow, industrialize and market their coffee under their own mark.
The cooperative offers various services to members including: technical assistance from agronomists regarding varietals, optimal farming practices based on location and soil type, fertilizers and pest and disease control to name a few.
With this lot cherries were pulped, fermented to breakdown the mucilage, washed and then dried on patios.
Phytology
Botanical species – Arabica
Varietal – Caturra, Catuai, Villa Sarchi
Harvest period – November-February
Process – Fully Washed
Bag Size – 69 kgs
Application Suggestion
Blend
Single Origin
Espresso
Filter
Sensory
S8013077-1 – Mild florals, fruity-cherry aroma. Sweet, notes of pear in flavour, mild cocoa, malic acidity and creamy finish.
Roast
Light / Medium
Medium