Costa Rica SHB EP, Hacienda Sonora, Yellow Obata, Natural

bright, sparkling, elegant, silky, caramel fudge, peach, ripe mango
Acidity
Bewertung:
100 % of 100
Flavor
Bewertung:
100 % of 100
SCA Score 87.00
Body
Bewertung:
80 % of 100
Nicht Lieferbar
SKU
103479.2-1730
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Unit of Measure GrainPro Sack à 69kg
Status Spot
Warehouse Vollers Hamburg
Bag Type Grain Pro
Acidity 5.000000
Flavor 5.000000
Charge 103479.2
Variety Yellow Obata
Region Alajuela, Central Valley
Process Natural
Grade SHB
Producer Hacienda Sonora
SCA Score 87.000000
Body 4.000000

For more than fifty years, the Guardia family has successfully been dedicated to cultivating coffee at their beautiful Hacienda Sonora. The 100 ha hacienda is located at the slopes of the Poás Volcano in the central valley of Costa Rica with large parts of pristine jungle. The coffee plants are grown under shade trees that provide lots of nutrition from the falling leaves as well as protection against direct sunlight. They offer an ideal microclimate for perfect growing conditions of fine quality coffees.

The Finca also has its own micro mill, which enables them to have full control of coffee processing and quality. The mill operates in the most efficient manner using renewable energy that is produced within the farm. This energy is generated by a water-driven Pelton turbine and can therefore be considered “100% Green Energy”. Additionally, coffees coming from Alberto and Diego, his son, are all honeys and naturals, as this saves a lot of water during production. This natural Yellow Obata is one of them.

After being selectively handpicked, the ripe cherry is laid to dry either on the farm's patios or on raised beds. During the drying period, the coffee is consistently moved to ensure even drying. The result in the cup is exceptional. We invite you to try it for yourself!

Out of the tropical countries, Costa Rica is probably the most environmentally conscious one. More than 25% of the country's land is protected in national parks, while 5% of the global biodiversity can be found in this rather small country. Next to this impressive progress in conserving nature, Costa Rica has also established a reputation for stable economic growth. Costa Ricans call themselves "ticos" and strongly believe in the absence of a national military. No surprise, this progressive nation is said to be one of the happiest people on earth according to the Happy Planet Index. We believe this thoughtfulness can also be found in each cup of coffee from this Central American beauty.

The first coffee production in Costa Rica dates back to the late 18th century. The government created major incentives to cultivate coffee by giving farmed land to the growers for free after five years of coffee cultivation. It turned coffee into the most important export good and was a substantial part of the country's economic rise.

However, until the mid-1990s, coffee production also put its shadows on Costa Rica: water used for fermenting the beans left the washing stations without filtering while deforestation had reached a critical level. It was in 1995 when the government stepped in once again and caused a radical change by creating strict environmental laws in coffee production.

Nowadays, Costa Rica has a reputation for having some of the highest production and quality standards. This not only includes high quality standards with respect to coffee cups but also to social welfare and environmental-friendly processing technologies in production. Costa Rican coffees tend to have a medium body, are well-balanced surprise with a fresh and sweet acidity.

 

CONTINENTCentral America
COFFEE REGIONSCentral Valley, West Valley, Tarrazú
COFFEE ALTITUDES700 – 1,900 masl.
VARIETIESBourbon, Jackson, Mibrizi and some SL varieties
HARVEST PERIODOct – Mar
COFFEE FARMSSmallholders and plantations
AVERAGE FARM SIZE0.5 – 5.5 ha
YEARLY PRODUCTION (IN 60KG BAGS)1,472,000 
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