Costa Rica, Hacienda Sonora - Natural
Tasting Notes: Tropical Fruits • Raspberry Coolie • Creamy body/sweetness
Located in the picturesque region of San Luis de Grecia, Alajuela, nestled within the Cordillera Volcanica Central of Costa Rica's Central Valley, Hacienda Sonora benefits from fertile volcanic soil and temperate climate conditions with temperatures averaging between 16 to 270C.
Founded 50 years ago, this 100-hectare farm has remained a family-owned enterprise, currently managed by Alberto and his son, Diego Guardia. Implementing many different varieties, in this case, Centroamericano has been carefully selected to optimise production yield, leaf rust resistance and flavour.
Cherries are handpicked in the morning once they reach optimal ripeness. They are then promptly transported to the wet mill by late afternoon, where they undergo soaking to remove any floaters. Subsequently, they go through a pre-drying process to remove surface moisture before being transferred to either patios or African beds for further drying for about 20 days. Daily turning checks ensure quality, while the coffee is dried until it reaches approximately 10% moisture.
Following drying, the coffee is stored in plastic bags within a concrete warehouse, offering a stable temperature environment. The whole process is supervised by a dedicated team that oversees each stage of production, while the farm workers are also empowered to assist.
Tasting Notes: Tropical Fruits • Raspberry Coolie • Creamy body/sweetness
Located in the picturesque region of San Luis de Grecia, Alajuela, nestled within the Cordillera Volcanica Central of Costa Rica's Central Valley, Hacienda Sonora benefits from fertile volcanic soil and temperate climate conditions with temperatures averaging between 16 to 270C.
Founded 50 years ago, this 100-hectare farm has remained a family-owned enterprise, currently managed by Alberto and his son, Diego Guardia. Implementing many different varieties, in this case, Centroamericano has been carefully selected to optimise production yield, leaf rust resistance and flavour.
Cherries are handpicked in the morning once they reach optimal ripeness. They are then promptly transported to the wet mill by late afternoon, where they undergo soaking to remove any floaters. Subsequently, they go through a pre-drying process to remove surface moisture before being transferred to either patios or African beds for further drying for about 20 days. Daily turning checks ensure quality, while the coffee is dried until it reaches approximately 10% moisture.
Following drying, the coffee is stored in plastic bags within a concrete warehouse, offering a stable temperature environment. The whole process is supervised by a dedicated team that oversees each stage of production, while the farm workers are also empowered to assist.
Tasting Notes: Tropical Fruits • Raspberry Coolie • Creamy body/sweetness
Located in the picturesque region of San Luis de Grecia, Alajuela, nestled within the Cordillera Volcanica Central of Costa Rica's Central Valley, Hacienda Sonora benefits from fertile volcanic soil and temperate climate conditions with temperatures averaging between 16 to 270C.
Founded 50 years ago, this 100-hectare farm has remained a family-owned enterprise, currently managed by Alberto and his son, Diego Guardia. Implementing many different varieties, in this case, Centroamericano has been carefully selected to optimise production yield, leaf rust resistance and flavour.
Cherries are handpicked in the morning once they reach optimal ripeness. They are then promptly transported to the wet mill by late afternoon, where they undergo soaking to remove any floaters. Subsequently, they go through a pre-drying process to remove surface moisture before being transferred to either patios or African beds for further drying for about 20 days. Daily turning checks ensure quality, while the coffee is dried until it reaches approximately 10% moisture.
Following drying, the coffee is stored in plastic bags within a concrete warehouse, offering a stable temperature environment. The whole process is supervised by a dedicated team that oversees each stage of production, while the farm workers are also empowered to assist.