Costa Rica Las Lajas – Anaerobic Honey

Sweet, floral, and highly expressive in the cup, this coffee brings together red fruit, ripe pear, delicate florals, and a very attractive spiced undertone. The profile feels lively and distinctive, with broad aromatics and a particularly pleasant texture.

Flavor Profile

• Main notes: red berry coulis, pear, rose petal, grenadine, cinnamon, sage
• Acidity: lively, juicy, and well integrated
• Body: medium, silky, and enveloping
• Aftertaste: long, sweet, and spiced, with a clearly floral and fruit-driven impression

Origin and Processing

It grows in Sabanilla de Alajuela, Central Valley, a Costa Rican region known for clean coffees with strong aromatic expression. The Tipica Lima variety brings a very interesting identity, producing a fine, aromatic, and distinctive cup.

The Anaerobic Honey process enhances sweetness, texture, and aromatic complexity. The coffee is pulped while keeping the mucilage, then undergoes anaerobic fermentation before being slowly dried on raised beds. The result is an expressive, sweet, and highly characterful cup.

Why You’ll Love It

• Floral and fruit-driven profile: ideal if you are looking for a distinctive and aromatic cup
• Pronounced sweetness: grenadine, red fruit, and ripe pear are beautifully integrated
• Elegant spiced touch: cinnamon and sage add depth without becoming heavy
• Especially attractive for filter: it can also make a fine and distinctive espresso

Ideal for

• Filter: ideal for appreciating its red fruit, floral side, and sweetness
• Manual brewing methods: perfect for an aromatic, clean, and nuanced cup
• Espresso: a good option if you are looking for a sweeter, more exotic, and expressive cup

Technical Details

• Origin: Costa Rica
• Region: Central Valley, Sabanilla de Alajuela
• Farm / Project: Las Lajas
• Producers: Chacón family
• Variety: Tipica Lima
• Processing: Anaerobic Honey
• Altitude: 1500–1700 m.a.s.l.
• Score: 86.5

Summary

A sweet, floral, and highly expressive cup, perfect for those looking for a distinctive Costa Rica with red fruit, florals, soft spice, and a clearly special personality.