This Rainforest Alliance Certified natural processed coffee comes from Finca Corralar, a microlot produced by the renowned Hacienda La Minita in Costa Rica's Los Santos region. Los Santos, one of Costa Rica's premier coffee-growing areas, provides ideal high-altitude conditions and volcanic soils that create exceptional flavor development in this carefully selected microlot.

Hacienda La Minita is recognized for its rigorous quality standards and commitment to sustainable agriculture, with Rainforest Alliance certification reflecting their dedication to environmental stewardship and responsible farming practices. The natural processing method enhances the coffee's inherent fruit-forward characteristics, allowing the sugars from the coffee cherry to fully penetrate the beans during the extended drying period.

The microlot designation indicates this coffee represents a small, exceptional batch that has been separated and processed independently to showcase its unique terroir and processing characteristics. The combination of bright citrus (lime and orange), stone fruit (plum), berry (blackberry), and rich dark chocolate creates remarkable complexity, while the syrupy body provides structure for the vibrant fruit flavors—demonstrating why Costa Rican naturals are gaining recognition alongside the country's traditionally washed offerings.

Cupping Notes: Lime, plum, orange, and blackberry notes with dark chocolate depth; syrupy body, bright fruit-forward acidity; complex fruit sweetness with rich finish.

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