Flavour & aroma notes of dark chocolate, Battenburg cake, walnut & honey...
with the addition of ruby grapefruit as the coffee cools.
 
Country: Costa Rica
Region: West Valley, Naranjo de Alajuela
Process: Yellow Honey
Varietal: Catigua
Altitude: 1550 metres above sea level
 
Grown by the award-winning Hermanos Aguilera family, this exceptional Yellow Honey processed catigua coffee embodies the perfect balance of vibrant and rich flavours to deliver a complex and satisfying cup, and is a true representation of Costa Rican speciality coffee.
 
The Hermanos Aguilera family have roots deeply embedded in the West Valley, a renowned coffee-growing region in Costa Rica. They transitioned into speciality coffee production more than 15 years ago, having grown coffee for over 60 years. They’ve earned consistent recognition in the prestigious Cup of Excellence competitions, thanks to their focus on producing over 35 unique coffee varieties and also experimental processes alongside more traditional ones.
 
Many thanks to the Hermanos Aguilera family and Omwani for allowing me to use their excellent images