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COSTA RICA

El PEREZOSO I YELLOW HONEY

This exceptional microlot comes from Humberto Naranjo, one of Costa Rica‘s most remarkable producers. His farm is located in the Los Santos region, often referred to as the nursery of Costa Rican gourmet coffees. Nestled in the country‘s highlands, this area features mountainous landscapes and coffee plantations thriving at elevations above 1,500 masl. Humberto cultivates coffee on his 12-hectare farm, dedicating 2 hectares to conservation. For this microlot, he meticulously selected the ripest cherries during the harvest’s peak and delivered them to the San Diego mill, where they underwent their signature honey processing. In the honey process, the coffee’s mucilage remains on the bean, creating a unique flavor profile. This artisanal method allows each lot to develop its distinct character. The coffee is then sun-dried on patios or African beds, enhancing the sugars in the mucilage and producing its characteristic sweetness.

GROWING REGION

Country Costa Rica

Region West Valley, Los Santos

QUALITY

Coffee type Arabica

Crop 2023/24

Producer Humberto Naranjo

Mill San Diego

Harvest time Jan. - Mar.

Harvest method Picking

Altitude 1500 - 1720mas

Varieties Catimor, Obata & Catuai

Processing Yellow Honey

Soil type Volcanic soil

Irrigation Natural rainfall

Ref. No. P11383

CUP PROFILE

almond | black tea | milk chocolate | yellow stonefruit | hazelnut

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