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Las Lajas, Costa Rica (Natural)
Las Lajas, Costa Rica (Natural)

Las Lajas, Costa Rica (Natural)

$43.00

Reminds us of white raspberry, kiwi, asian pear. From one of the most recognizable specialty producers around - this lot from Las Lajas is everything you want a lot from them to be. On a scale of fun-funnest, we'd call this funnest ;)

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This juicy tropical storm of a coffee is sure to tantalize the mind and awaken your senses. Hailing from one of the most esteemed and storied micro mills in Costa Rica, Las Lajas has become a household name in specialty for decades. With the weather getting warmer, and the days getting longer, coffees like this will remind you of a day at the beach even if the real thing isn't in the cards at the moment. Sit back and enjoy vacation in a cup - you probably won't regret it ;)

Las Lajas, Costa Rica (Natural)

Oscar & Francisca Chacón who own and operate Las Lajas in Costa Rica have been at least partially responsible for converting the average coffee consumer to specialty for over two decades now. Their contribution to innovation around both natural and honey processed coffee cannot be overstated, and the impact has helped to improve quality of similarly processed coffees globally.

Their careful attention to detail result in consistently sweet, bright, and clean coffees that retain a level of vibrancy that can be lost without care while producing coffees that were fermented/dried with all or some of the fruit still attached to the seed. They are third generation farmers, who turned their eye to innovation around 2005, and the rest is history. It's always a good day when we get to drink something like this, and we think you'll feel the same :)

FARM | Finca La Esperanza, Las Lajas (Oscar & Francisca Chacón)
REGION | Central Valley
PROCESS | Black Diamond Natural
VARIETAL | Catigua
ALTITUDE | 1400-1600 masl
FOB PRICE |
IMPORTER | Cafe Imports

Why is this coffee special?

With the four of us spending a significant amount of time in the specialty coffee industry, there's just something that speaks to our soul when drinking coffees from Las Lajas. Their coffees have long been used in the competitive barista scene, and for good reason.

This coffee, along with nearly every lot we've tasted from these folks, is a flavor bomb. Unmistakable - you wouldn't be able to hand this to your average coffee drinker and have them tell you it 'just tastes like coffee'. If you're looking for something to melt the mind of someone newer or interested in third-wave coffee, look no further.

How we're brewing it:

POUR OVER

Brewer: Hario v60
Ratio: 1:14
Temperature: 210ºF
Time: 3:45 minutes

ESPRESSO

Temperature: 200F
Dose In: 17g
Weight Out: 40g
Time: 27 seconds

This is how it's tasting best for us where we are at and is just a general guideline for you wherever you are! These recipes ought to be a good place to start. Trust your tastebuds, and if you want to adjust your brew from here go for it :)

Pro-tip: This coffee starts to peak 3-4 weeks off of roast if you can wait :)

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