La Piedra – Costa Rica

Country
Costa Rica

Region
Tarrazú

Producer
Finca Casa de Piedra

Arabica variety
Red Catuai

Altitude
1500 – 1800 masl

Process
washed

Tasting notes
peach – amaretto – alkekengi

Suggested for
espresso

Finca Casa de Piedra is one of two farms operated by Cafe Directo, a family businessfounded in 2013 by Father and daughter team, Gerardo and Jennifer Arias. The farm isdedicated to the production, processing, and marketing of the fi nest Costa Rican Tarrazúcoffees in harmony with the environment. Directo’s vision is to contribute with thedevelopment of our society through fair and ethical trade.

Its founders have over thirty years of experience in the production and processing ofspecialty microlots qualities including naturals, yellow, red, and black honey, anaerobic,semi-washed and fully washed processes.

The unique conditions on the farm – in particular its microclimate and soil type, as well aselevations up to 1,800 masl – allow for a wide range of varieties to fl ourish, includingCatuai, pacamara and gesha.

Brewing recipe:

• Water Temperature: 93°C
• Ground coffee: 17 g (double shot)
• Ratio 1:2
• Pre-infusion : 3 seconds
• Total brew time: 24-26 seconds