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Las Palomas

COSTA RICA

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TASTING NOTES

This coffee captures the essence of summer in the golden embrace of August. As the morning sun casts its glow, the sweet aroma of blackberries mingles with the rich warmth of brown sugar. Juicy cherries burst with vibrant tartness, while golden peaches offer their sun-ripened sweetness.

Strawberries add a ruby-red note, evoking memories of sun-warmed berry patches, where each bite is a burst of juicy joy. A summer daydream of flavours that captures August's finest offerings, each sip a moment of sunlit bliss.

BEHIND THE CUP

Located deep within the agricultural heart of the country, Las Palomas is one of many farms here which go back generations, a family legacy which is becoming increasingly rare in many parts of the globe. Resplendent but remote, the region of Aserrí has struggled financially, particularly following the devastation of Hurricane Mitch in the late 90s. Specialty coffee has offered some producers in these highland cantons, or sub-provinces, a way to gain modest financial stability, using advanced processing techniques and meticulous farm management which raise the quality and price of the coffee grown here. ASOPROAAA, a local cooperative to which Las Palomas belongs, supports over 1100 producers in the region, helping to improve livelihoods and incomes by assisting with the processing and export of farmer’s coffee.

Don Jorge Monge Garbanzo and his wife Flor, the proprietors of Las Palomas, delivered these cherries to the cooperative’s washing station personally by hand. This small lot was processed the same day, with the skin of the cherry removed but the sticky fruit left intact. The coffee was laid out to dry naturally on raised tables, a process known by the same name which imparts additional fruit flavours to the final cup. Don Jorge has been an associate of the cooperative and a leader in specialty coffee for years, sharing his passion and some friendly rivalry with his brother Carlos, who owns the farm next door.

NOTES FOR GEEKS

Location Costa Rica
Region Aserri, San Jose Province
Producer ASOPROAAA
Cultivar Catuai, Caturra
Elevation 1800-1900 masl
Process
 Natural
Awards Great Taste Winner 2019
SCA Cupping Score 87.5