A beautifully balanced Honey Processed Coffee. The coffee cherries were hand picked and brought to the Las Lajas micromill to be process. They first undergo a sorting process consisting of float tanks, density sorters and color sorters. This is unique to Las Lajas. Most wet mills don't have these advanced sorting processes in cherry form.
After the coffee cherries are sorted, the most fresh, ripe cherries are depulped and left to dry with their mucilage (or meaty fruit content) left on the seeds. This mucilage ferments around the seed to create fruity flavors in the cup of coffee.
The Chacon’s are the pioneers for innovative processing in Costa Rica. They own and operate the Las Lajas Micromill, where they process coffee in a multitude of ways. They began experimenting with processing after an earthquake dismantled their access to power and electricity, forcing for innovation. The Chacon’s continue to lead the industry in Honey and Natural processing, creating unique profiles and complex cups of coffee. Their coffee is a seasonal staple for us, and we have been fortunate to meet with them year after year.