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COSTA RICA LAS LAJAS CUMBRES DE POAS RED HONEY MICROLOT

NOTES: RASPBERRY, ROSE, CHERRY JUICY FRUITS CLEAN AND VIBRANT Like its cousin, the Alma Negra this coffee is an excellent expression of the crisp unique flavours that are the standout details of Costa Rican coffees. Not to be missed, and not much available.

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About this coffee

NOTES: RASPBERRY, ROSE, CHERRY JUICY FRUITS CLEAN AND VIBRANT

In the heart of the Central Valley coffee growing region, the town of Sabana Rodonda, Alajuela is home to the Las Lajas mill. Owned and managed by husband and wife duo Oscar and Francisca Chacón, they are dedicated to producing only the very highest quality microlot coffees.  Along with the mill, the family owns 8 farms in the surrounding area between the altitudes of 1,300 and 1,550 metres above sea level, totalling over 30 hectares of coffee. The area is heavily influenced by the near Poás Volcano and advantageously receives rains from the Atlantic-ocean.

Las Lajas was instrumental in the progression of the Costa Rican specialty and microlot movement. Back in 2008, after losing access to water after an earthquake, Oscar produced the first honey and natural coffees in Costa Rica in an attempt not to lose the harvest. Despite this concern, the coffees turned out to be some of the best that the farm had produced. Word spread throughout Costa Rica, and today they are known for producing some of the world’s best honey and natural processed coffees. Since then, Las Lajas has been at the forefront of experimental drying techniques using temperature curves much the same way a profile roast would look. Some different techniques include heaping to slow down drying time (after fermentation has finished), resting for a week in the middle of drying and alternate intermittent moving of the coffee. Each year Las Lajas produces around 1,500 69 kilo bags of coffee with approximately 80% of this fit for export, a high percentage in the area. 90% of this is processed as either a honey or natural coffee, a far cry from 0% back before the earthquake in 2008. Core to the values of the company, Las Lajas re-invests to improve facilities and progression of their quality. In the past few years they have refurbished their quality room, expanded office space and purchased a new roaster.

 

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Cartel lover
Great for Cold Drip

I was recommended this from someone at the Geelong store for cold drip. The flavour is fantastic and seems to open up even more on day 2 of storing the brewed batch in the fridge. The subtlety of the rose is actually the most prominent note. The raspberry is subtle. I haven’t felt the juicy fruits on the description, but it is definitely vibrant as a whole.
I’ve also brewed it as an espresso, but i think i have to play with dosage a bit more because i don’t seem to get the full spectrum of notes. It’s still a great espresso, again the rose note is really beautiful to taste. it just seems slightly one dimensional at the moment. So will continue to play with the espresso brew.

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Anonymous
great coffee, great service

Easy to order and pay
No dramas with delivery
Most importantly, great coffee – beans fresh and roasted as described

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Will Grant
Rich and fruity

Of the three beans we purchased this was by far the best. Delicious fruits and a deep richness.

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Saba M
Juicy coffee

Another delicious coffee. Found it to have more acidity than its black honey sibling. The flavour description of raspberry was pretty accurate. I really enjoyed this coffee you get a bright vibrant cup.

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Pimmada Somsuksakuldee

Was so good

This coffee is paired well with

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