John Alvarado has been instrumental in changing the reputation of coffee from this part of Costa Rica. Once overlooked, a focus on sustainability and modern processing styles is starting to show the beautiful terroir of this area. The sweet profile of Corazon de Jesus offers great texture and flavours of ripe fig.
The Cup
We were blown away by the texture of this washed coffee: with rich flavours of chocolate ganache and ripe fig. Full and balanced on the palate, notes of vanilla appear as this coffee cools.
About The Farm
Corazón de Jesús is situated in the shadow of the Chirripó mountain. The highest peak in Costa Rica was named as the ‘land of eternal waters’ in the indigenous language, reflecting the bountiful lakes which contribute to a unique terroir. Coffee from the Brunca region has seen amazing improvements in recent years. The Alvarado family have prioritised the production of speciality coffee beans, experimenting with the best possible combinations of cultivar and process.
The farm is part of the Bandera Azul program, an organisation that encourages sustainable production through better farming practices, environmental conservation, and responsible water management. Our lot was grown at their El Salitre Plot. Located at 1800 meters, it benefits from rich soil and weather conditions.
The Process
Our washed lot is the result of relentless quality sorting to have only the best cherries present. Processing the day after picking is not typical and it adds sweetness and flavour to the cup profile ("Reposado Style"). After the under-water-fermentation, the beans are rested overnight in tanks and then sun dried on raised African beds for approximately 12 days.
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