Finca Carrizal, Espresso - Costa Rica

Rodolfo is a third-generation coffee farmer, now very proud of his daughter, Ariela, who is involved as a fourth generation. Finca Carrizal was established in 1890 and is located between two majestic volcanoes - Poas and Barva. The area is beautiful with natural borders of the finca shaped by two crystal clear rivers, and 15% of the farm is also covered by natural forest.

Rodolfo and Ariela emphasize environmental awareness, striving to minimize their ecological footprint, from farming to harvesting.

All cherries are hand-picked when super ripe, go through additional selection, and are carefully pulped on site. The beans are spread out on African patios and drying beds. As the mucilage dries, it becomes darker, almost black, which indicates a higher sugar content and prolonged fermentation. Once they reach the desired moisture content, the hard mucilage is removed and the grains are sorted and left to rest in order to homogenize.

• Region: Central Valley
• Country: Costa Rica
  
• Elevation: 1,500 masl
• Variety: Caturra
• Process: Black Honey