La Esmeralda Coffee Profile

Varietals
Catuai, Caturra

Process
Washed

Producer
Abarca Family

Notes
Caramel, Green Apple & Elderflower
About the Producer

La Esmeralda is a captivating family enterprise with a storied history spanning over 90 years. Helmed by the dynamic duo of Minor Jiménez Abarca, a fourth-generation family member, and his wife Nancy Gaitán Cruz, this business is a beacon of sustainability and innovation in the world of specialty coffee. Their dedication to enhancing the quality of life within their community, while simultaneously offering unique coffee and memorable experiences, is truly commendable.
The Process
Coffee is harvested and taken to the micro mill the same day, and is left for a 36 hour fermentation without water in fermentation tanks. It is then pulped and mechanically washed using a centrifugal system common in Costa Rica, before being sun dried on patios.
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