Costa Rica Santuario Caturra Natural

Description

About This Coffee: Costa Rica Santuario Caturra Natural 

Origin: Tarrazú, Costa Rica

Altitude: 1,950 - 2,200 m

Variety: Caturra 

Processing Method: Natural 

Flavor Profile: Blackberry, Guava, Passion Fruit, Black Forest

Region and Farm Introduction: Tarrazú is one of Costa Rica’s most renowned coffee-growing regions, known for producing structured and high-quality coffees with vibrant acidity and sweetness. The combination of high elevation, volcanic soils, and well-defined seasonal climates allows for optimal cherry development and consistent cup quality.

Finca Santuario is recognized for its focus on innovation and controlled processing techniques. Through careful cherry selection and experimental fermentation, the farm produces expressive lots that highlight fruit intensity and complexity, particularly in natural-processed coffees.

Processing Method Features: This coffee is processed using the natural method, where whole cherries are dried intact on raised beds. Extended drying allows sugars and fruit compounds to deeply infuse into the beans, enhancing body, sweetness, and fruit-forward intensity.

In this cup, the process brings out rich blackberry and tropical guava notes, layered with bright passion fruit acidity and a deep, dessert-like Black Forest chocolate character, resulting in a bold, juicy, and indulgent profile.