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