Costa Rica Golden Tropic – Alma Negra Natural

Tropical pineapple, delicate vanilla and remarkable sweetness in every sip.

Golden Tropic is an expressive specialty coffee produced by Francisca and Oscar Chacón at Las Lajas, a renowned Costa Rican micromill celebrated for its carefully developed natural processing methods.

This microlot combines the Caturra and Catuaí varieties, grown in the mountains of Sabanilla de Alajuela at elevations between 1,250 and 1,700 metres.

In the cup, discover notes of ripe pineapple, vanilla and boozy aromatics, complemented by intense sweetness, a rich syrupy texture and a vibrant tropical character.

A distinctive coffee for those who enjoy exploring bold flavours and unconventional sensory experiences.

Origin and Processing

Located in Costa Rica's Central Valley, Las Lajas is run by the Chacón family, whose approach to coffee processing places particular emphasis on fruit selection and carefully managed drying conditions.

Golden Tropic undergoes the distinctive Alma Negra process, a natural method based on slow, controlled dehydration of whole coffee cherries.

The process begins with the selection of fully ripe cherries measuring above 22 degrees Brix. They are then sorted through flotation and electronic inspection to remove defective fruit.

The cherries are slowly dried whole on protected greenhouse patios for 22–30 days, depending on sunlight conditions.

Once drying is complete, the coffee rests in storage for at least 60 days, allowing its moisture to stabilise before hulling and final sorting.

This meticulous approach contributes to the coffee's concentrated sweetness, intense tropical aromas and distinctive boozy character.

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes: Pineapple · Vanilla · Boozy Aromatics

Cup profile: Tropical, intense, sweet and complex, with a syrupy texture and pronounced fermentative character.

Recommended brewing methods: V60, Origami, AeroPress, Chemex and fruit-forward espresso.

Coffee Details

Country: Costa Rica
Region: Sabanilla de Alajuela, Central Valley
Micromill: Las Lajas
Producers: Francisca and Oscar Chacón
Varieties: Caturra and Catuaí (Arabica)
Process: Alma Negra Natural
Drying: 22–30 days under greenhouse conditions
Resting period: Minimum 60 days
Altitude: 1,250–1,700 m
SCA Score: 88 points

A Tropical Coffee Experience

Golden Tropic reveals an exceptionally expressive side of Costa Rican specialty coffee. Ripe pineapple, gentle vanilla and distinctive boozy notes come together in a rich, aromatic cup that invites you to explore something different.