Costa Rica West Valley Narajo Espresso
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DIRECT TRADE COFFEE
Description
This Red Honey lot highlights both their meticulous farming and their experimental spirit. Selectively harvested cherries are carefully pulped, leaving a generous layer of mucilage intact to impart a vibrant, fruit-forward character. The result is a cup that beautifully represents the elegance of Costa Rica’s honey-processed coffees—bright, sweet, and complex.
SOURCING STORY
Nestled in the renowned West Valley of Naranjo, the Hermanos Aguilera farm is a family-run operation celebrated for its dedication to quality and innovation. The Aguilera brothers have spent decades cultivating exceptional coffees, combining traditional expertise with forward-thinking processing methods. With deep roots in the region and a reputation for consistency, Hermanos Aguilera exemplifies the craftsmanship and passion that has made the West Valley one of Costa Rica’s most prized coffee-growing areas.
BREW GUIDE
Brew Method
1gram of freshly ground coffee to 16-17g water / Slurry temperature (coffee+water): 200 - 205 ̊F – 93 - 96 ̊C / Extraction: 20 - 21% / TDS 1.38-1.41%
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Producer: Hermanos Aguilera
- Country: Costa Rica
- Region: El Naranjo Canton in the province of Alajuela
- Elevation: 1500-1700 m.a.s.l
- Variety: Bourbon, Sarchimor, Pacamara, San Roque, Villa Sarchi, and ET47
- Process Method: Honey process and dried on raised beds
- Roast Level: Light Medium Espresso Roast
