Las Lajas, Costa Rica

This micro lot called Perla Negra is a one of the signature coffees produced by the Chacón family at Finca Las Lajas. it is a natural process lot which means ripe red coffee cherries are placed on the drying patio for slow dehydration. Cherries are moved only twice a day, resulting in a gradual drying process that takes around 22–30 days to complete.

In late 1980s the Chacón family decided to change their coffee production system, focusing on environmental conservation, providing stable employment for their workers, and preserving coffee culture within their family and community. A variety of shade tree species are cultivated, predominantly legumes that absorb atmospheric nitrogen and transfer it to the soil. Other native species, such as bananas, plantains, and oranges, are grown for family consumption. Their own observation is that planting more leguminous shade trees improves cup quality of coffee and so they aim to only keep improving their cultivation practices further.

Expect tasting notes of pineapple, rhubarb compote, citrus fruit

Recommended brew methods: Espresso, filter, cafetiere, Aeropress, stovetop

100% Las Lajas, Costa Rica
Producer: Chacón family, Finca Las Lajas
Region: Alajuela, Sabanilla district
Altitude: 1500 - 1700 MASL
Processing: Natural
Varieties: Caturra, Catuai