Region: Tarrazu
Elevation: 1500 MASL
Cultivar: SL-28
Process: Double Diamond Anaerobic Natural
Notes: Cherry Liqueur, Tamarind, Concord Grape, Strawberry Wine
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Oscar and Fransica Chacon are third-generation coffee producers from Costa Rica, known for their innovation in specialty coffee production, particularly Honey and Natural Processed coffees. In 2005, they joined the “Micromill Revolution” by purchasing their own depulper, giving them more control over the processing and pricing of their coffee. Their experiments led to explosive flavor profiles, setting them apart in the coffee world.
After a 2008 earthquake disrupted power and water supplies, Fransica utilized her knowledge of raised bed drying to perfect Natural Processing, producing exceptional fruity and clean coffees like Black Diamond and Double Diamond.
This lot is made from the prized SL-28 variety, a renowned Kenyan cultivar brought to Costa Rica for its extraordinary flavor potential. The Chacons’ careful cultivation and innovative processing ensure that each cup highlights the variety’s sweetness, complexity, and intensity.
While they employ organic practices on their farms, the Chacons prioritize regenerative agriculture and holistic farm management over certifications. They experiment with various processing methods, including anaerobic, to create unique flavor profiles, and use an optical color sorter to select the ripest cherries for each microlot.
Region: Tarrazu
Elevation: 1500 MASL
Cultivar: SL-28
Process: Double Diamond Anaerobic Natural
Notes: Cherry Liqueur, Tamarind, Concord Grape, Strawberry Wine
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Oscar and Fransica Chacon are third-generation coffee producers from Costa Rica, known for their innovation in specialty coffee production, particularly Honey and Natural Processed coffees. In 2005, they joined the “Micromill Revolution” by purchasing their own depulper, giving them more control over the processing and pricing of their coffee. Their experiments led to explosive flavor profiles, setting them apart in the coffee world.
After a 2008 earthquake disrupted power and water supplies, Fransica utilized her knowledge of raised bed drying to perfect Natural Processing, producing exceptional fruity and clean coffees like Black Diamond and Double Diamond.
This lot is made from the prized SL-28 variety, a renowned Kenyan cultivar brought to Costa Rica for its extraordinary flavor potential. The Chacons’ careful cultivation and innovative processing ensure that each cup highlights the variety’s sweetness, complexity, and intensity.
While they employ organic practices on their farms, the Chacons prioritize regenerative agriculture and holistic farm management over certifications. They experiment with various processing methods, including anaerobic, to create unique flavor profiles, and use an optical color sorter to select the ripest cherries for each microlot.
