Producer and Region

This coffee was produced by Diego Robelo on Aquiares Estate, located on the slopes of the Turrialba volcano in Costa Rica. The name Aquiares means “land between rivers,” and the farm is now the largest in the country, home to over 1,800 people.
Since the 1980s, the Robelo family has transformed Aquiares into a model for sustainable coffee production. Today, Diego continues the legacy with a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Cultivation and Processing

This lot features Centroamericano H1, a rust-resistant F1 hybrid variety known for its high cup quality and mucilage content. It’s particularly suited to anaerobic natural processing.
After floating and washing, whole cherries are fermented in stainless steel tanks for 24 hours in an oxygen-free environment. Once fermentation is complete, cherries are washed again and slowly dried. First on ceramic patios, then on raised beds inside a solar dryer.
The result is a clean yet complex coffee that highlights the potential of this modern hybrid under careful processing.

Flavour

This coffee presents a layered cup that evolves from hot to cold. Expect a lively combination of dates, dark rum, and fresh red fruits like raspberry and strawberry, alongside citrus like orange, adding brightness. The cup is complex yet clean, with a dynamic intensity.