CORAZON DE JESUS ‘Caturra’ – Costa Rica
€18.00 – €62.00
Dark Chocolate, Yellow Kiwi, Banana, Honey
SCA Score: 87
FARM: El Salitre
VARIETAL: 100% Caturra
PROCESSING: Natural
ALTITUDE: 1,450 meters
OWNER: Alvarado Abarca
REGION: Brunca
Additional information
This coffee was cultivated at Finca El Salitre by Johnny Alvarado Abarca and processed at his family’s micromill, Corazon de Jesus.
The micromill was founded by the Alvarado Fonseca family in 2015 and has made significant improvements since opening. They’ve even placed some of their coffees in the Cup of Excellence finals.
Cherry is selectively handpicked and ripe, red cherry is delivered to the Corazon de Jesus micromill.
Cherry is laid to dry on raised beds and is raked frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 10 to 20 days for cherry to dry. Once dry, cherry rests for approximately 2 months before being dry milled and prepared for export.Caturra, a coffee variety known for its short, compact stature, is a natural mutation of Bourbon.As a direct descendant of Bourbon, Caturra is well known for delicate and complex flavors that are often floral and fruity.