COSTA RICA | Hacienda Rio Negro natural

cupping notes: sweet, blueberry, dark chocolate light/medium roast The plantation is located along the southern border of Costa Rica with Panama in the southern most coffee growing region known as “Coto Brus.” This growing region is named after the indigenous Brunca tribes “Coctus and Brusi.” Coffee was first planted in the region in 1949. Hacienda Rio Negro, named after a river that flows through the farm, was planted in 1955 by Mr. Luis Wachong Lee. Mr. Lee, a Chinese immigrant, managed the farm until 1991 when the land was sold to the Volcafe Group. The Volcafé Group controlled the farm from 1991 until its acquisition by La Minita Corp in 2006. In 2001, Hacienda Rio Negro became the first farm in Costa Rica to become Rainforest Alliance Certified and in 2001 it represented over 10% of the land of all of the Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms in the world. The team at Rio Negro has been experimenting with a naturally-processed preparation for several years, and this year it’s making its debut. The producers found that the farm’s profile lends itself very well to this process, and are excited to share it with you. Expect a fruit-forward and intense cup balanced with the sweet, chocolate notes that Rio Negro is known for.