Variety: SL-28
Process: Washed; cherries are dry-fermented after depulping before floated
Drying: raised beds until 10-15% moisture.
Producer: Jhon Alvarado
Elevation: 1250 MASLRegion: Brunca, Chirripo
Origin: Costa Rica
Notes: Clementine, Apricot, Almond, Green Tea
High in Costa Rica’s Brunca region, Jhon Alvarado Abarca and his sons cultivate coffee with dedication and pride. Several of Jhon’s siblings farm nearby, and together the extended family manages 16 hectares across four farms.
In 2015, the Alvarado Fonseca family founded the Corazón de Jesús micro mill, continuing a legacy of small-scale, quality-driven coffee production in a region responsible for roughly 20% of Costa Rica’s output. The family is recognized for meticulous processing and a strong commitment to traceable, high-quality microlots.
This lot features the SL28 varietal, originally developed in Kenya and celebrated for its vibrant acidity, layered sweetness, and complexity. Grown at 1,250 masl and washed at Corazón de Jesús, it showcases citrus, stone fruit, almond aroma and delicate tea notes that highlight both the cultivar’s character and Jhon’s careful craftsmanip.
