Roast Level: Light
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1200-1600 MASL
Producer Info: Hacienda La Amistad is a third-generation, family-run estate located in the highlands of Coto Brus Puntarenas in Southwest Costa Rica. In the 1980s, the farm transitioned to an ecologically focused model of agriculture, emphasizing restoration, conservation, and harmony with the surrounding forests. Today, the estate produces a variety of organic crops - including organic coffee - and supports ecotourism initiatives. Hacienda La Amistad is now recognized as one of the largest organic coffee-producing farms in Central America, offering washed, honey, and natural process coffees.
Variety: Caturra, Catuai
Tasting Notes: Green Apple, Dark Caramel, & Cacao Nibs
Description: The cup starts off with a note of bright semi-sweet tartness. The body is robust, full of syrupy floral and caramel notes. The finish on the cup is heavy and crisp, with the subtle smokey notes amplifying the lingering chocolate notes from the palette.