Costa Rica Central Valley Honey Geisha Transparency Report
CUPPING NOTES:
Nutmeg, Honey, Florals
DESCRIPTION:
The Flores family has been dedicated to coffee cultivation for six generations! In the mid-1980s, the family made their first acquisition of a farm in the Poás region of Alajuela, driven by the urban development in the central area of Heredia, where all the family’s coffee farms had traditionally been located. This particular section of the farm, named La Esmeralda in honor of a family member, was acquired in 1999.
Due to its favorable climate and altitude, the roughly 7 hectare farm was dedicated to producing high-quality and specialty coffee. The coffee mill was established as a family venture in the 1990s to provide a more personalized and refined processing of the coffee produced by the Flores family, as part of their expansion in the Poás region.
After pulping the coffee, it was left to rest for 2 days, undisturbed, on African drying beds. During this time, a light fermentation occurs, though there is no vacuum fermentation or any similar process involved. The coffee was then dried for 14 days on the same African beds under the sun, being turned 4 times a day to ensure even drying. Once the coffee reaches a humidity level of 10.5%, it rests in parchment for two months before being sorted by weight, screen size, density, and color.
COFFEE INFORMATION
| Origin | Costa Rica |
| Variety | Geisha |
| Process | Honey |
| Farmer / Producer | Francisco Flores |
| Region | Poás Canton, Alajuela, Central Valley |
| Washing Station Owner | NA |
| Station | NA |
| Drying Practices | Raised African Beds |
| Elevation (MASL) | 1300 |
| Origin Cup Score | 87.5 |
Farmer-first Information
We take a farmer-first approach when sourcing our coffee, recognizing that the best coffee often comes from family-owned farms. Our commitment ensures that farmers are fairly compensated for producing the highest quality coffee. Our approach goes beyond coffee; it's about empowering farmers and their families to thrive.
- Farmer/Producer Relationship Length with BLCC: 1 years
- Farm Gate (price paid to farmer): $9.00 (per lb)
- Fairtrade Premium (source: fairtrade.net): $2.19 (per lb)
- Percent above Fairtrade Premium: 410%
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