Costa Rica Alma Negra – Natural

Bold, tropical, and full of personality, this coffee delivers an intense and juicy cup with ripe fruit, pineapple, rum raisin, soft cocoa, and a syrupy texture. This is not a neutral or classic coffee: it is made for those looking for something expressive, distinctive, and slightly funky in the best possible way.

Flavor Profile

• Main notes: pineapple, rum raisin, tropical fruit, cocoa, citrus
• Acidity: lively, fruit-driven, and juicy
• Body: medium to high, silky, and syrupy
• Aftertaste: long, sweet, and tropical, with a lightly boozy and chocolatey impression

Origin and Processing

It comes from Costa Rica, a country known for precise micromill processing and a wide diversity of cup profiles. This lot combines Caturra and Catuai, two varieties widely grown in Central America, valued for sweetness, structure, and expressive fruit character.

The Alma Negra process belongs to the more expressive side of natural processing. It emphasizes fruit, texture, and aromatic intensity. In the cup, this creates a juicier, denser, and bolder coffee than a classic washed profile, with tropical notes, deep sweetness, and a slightly funky character that remains well integrated.

Why You’ll Love It

• Highly expressive profile: ideal if you are looking for a coffee with character
• Tropical fruit and deep sweetness: pineapple, rum raisin, and cocoa in an intense cup
• Syrupy texture: juicy, dense, and very pleasant
• Perfect for exploration: a coffee for those who want to move beyond classic profiles

Ideal for

• Filter: ideal for appreciating its tropical fruit, juicy acidity, and complexity
• V60 / Origami / Kalita: perfect for a clean but intense cup
• AeroPress: a very good option to highlight body, sweetness, and ripe fruit
• Cold brew: interesting for a tropical, sweet, and refreshing version
• Modern espresso: recommended if you are looking for a bold, fruity, unconventional cup

Technical Details

• Origin: Costa Rica
• Region: Central Valley / Alajuela
• Varieties: Caturra, Catuai
• Processing: Natural / Alma Negra
• Species: Arabica
• Profile: tropical, funky, syrupy
• Notes: pineapple, rum raisin, tropical fruit, cocoa, citrus

Summary

A tropical, juicy, and highly expressive cup, perfect for those looking for a Costa Rican natural coffee with pineapple, rum raisin, cocoa, syrupy texture, and a clearly distinctive character.