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Costa Rica Corazon de Jesus SL-28 Washed
Apricot, Clementine, Almond, Green Tea
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Variety: SL-28
Process: Washed; cherries are dry-fermented after depulping before floated
Drying: raised beds until 10-15% moisture.
Producer: Jhon Alvarado
Elevation: 1950 MASL
Region: Brunca, Chirripo
Origin: Costa Rica
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.
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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.
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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, red fruit, and black tea notes that highlight both the cultivar’s character and Jhon’s careful craftsmanship.
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Colombia Ximena Cifuentes Caturra Washed
Melon, Yellow Floral, Candy Sweetness
Variety: Caturra
Process: Washed
Drying: Sundried, 8-15 days
Producer: Ximena Cifuentes
Farm: La Esperanza
Elevation: 2100-2400 masl
Region: Narino
Origin: Colombia
La Esperanza is a 1.5-hectare family farm in Villa Moreno near Buesaco, beside the Meneses stream. High elevation, steady humidity, abundant water, rich organic matter, and cool mountain temperatures create a stable microclimate that supports healthy plants and consistently high-quality coffee.
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Ximena harvests ripe cherries, sorts by flotation, and naturally ferments the best whole before pulping. Extended, mixed fermentation in moderate conditions builds complexity, followed by washing and slow sun-drying for 8–15 days to enhance clarity and flavor.
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We visited Ximena and her family in June 2025. Her farm stood high at the top of the hill, the farm setup was simple, but the access to sun and abundant precipitation produced such delicious coffee cherries, and we had a banana picked from her tree on the farm that tasted like pineapple! Ximena lives a simple life with her family, including her then 5 year-old son. By showcasing her coffee, we hope to help build a sustainable future for her family farm.
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Colombia Jose Gomez Pink Bourbon Honey
Lychee, Wildly Floral, Ripe Anjou Pear, Yogurt Candy
Variety: Pink Bourbon
Process: Honey
Producer: Jose Gomez
Farm: Finca El Paraiso
Elevation: 1750 MASL
Region: Buesaco, Narino
Country: Colombia
Every month, we bring on 3 new coffees in our lineup, serving them on Tasting Menu, which include Flight of 3 Coffees 1 Way, or Flight of 1 Coffee 3 Ways! These coffees are designed each month to broaden our coffee journey, to experience a wide spectrum of flavours that coffee can achieve from its origin, variety, and processes!
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COFFEES OF THE MONTH - FEB 2026
Finca El Paraíso, owned by José Ignacio Gómez, benefits from the renowned climate of Buesaco and sweeping landscape views that inspired the farm’s name. With a strong respect for the area’s biodiversity, José is committed to producing coffee in an environmentally sustainable way.
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Coffee has been a constant in José’s life. Raised by a father who dedicated his life to coffee farming, José began helping on the farm at a young age, learning the foundations of production hands-on. In 2002, he purchased his own farm, first producing conventional coffee before shifting to specialty for growth potential. He learned to cup and analyze coffee to better understand quality and how it is impacted by farm practices, and later created his coffee lab and export company to help regional producers access specialty markets.
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José was a hospitable, gracious host; not only did we visit his beautiful farm to see his setup and new processing equipment to ensure quality and efficiency, we also shared meals together, and even experienced a Colombian party watching football, dance (or at least tried dancing), and plenty of Narino's famous licorice liqueur.
