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this coffee was sold out and archived in March of 2026

Carlos Montero • Anaerobic-Natural-Processed Villa Sarchi

from Don Eli grown at 1500-1700masl with notes of lemonade, fruity cereal, and cherry

ARCHIVED: Former 12oz bag price:

$49.19

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Quick Guide

What is this coffee?

Funky! This anaerobic natural from Carlos Montero is extra tasty. Super sweet notes weave through a delicate tea like mouthfeel with punches of bright vibrant acidity. It’s a wow factor coffee that definitely turns heads. Regulars are impressed when they bite the bullet on our pour over we have for it in the shop. It’s as sweet-treat of a coffee as you can get and is a black label for a reason. Definitely worth a try.

-Jonathan

Processing Method

Fermentation & Experimental Processes- Discover experimental coffee processing: anaerobic fermentation and other experimental methods and why these techniques create unique flavors in your next cup.

Country

Costa Rica- Costa Rica's commitment to coffee excellence is unmatched. Point in fact: they once had a country-wide ban on the production of Robusta (a coffee plant that produces lower-quality coffee) and grew only Arabica for thirty years. This commitment has paid off on the global stage, as Costa Rican coffee has become widely known for its bright, clean, beautiful cups.

Altitude

1500-1700m - Altitude is typically correlative to the potential complexity of a coffee bean. The higher in altitude the coffee is grown, the denser the bean will be, resulting in a more dynamic cupping experience.

Classification

Black Label- Black labels are the best coffees we can find period. Whether it’s a hyper-limited crop or an auction lot, we do not let cost be a prohibiting factor in our search for the finest coffees in the world.

Variety(s)

Villa Sarchi

All about the coffee

Meet Carlos Montero •

Carlos Montero's Don Eli farm represents four generations of coffee excellence in Costa Rica's Tarrazú mountains. From his father Eli's cooperative roots to building his own micro mill, Carlos brings world experience and family tradition to every harvest.

Learn More About Carlos Montero

• Villa Sarchi

While it may sound like a nice place to vacation, Villa Sarchi is actually a delicious variety of Arabica coffee, known for its chocolatey sweetness and nutty accents. Over the years, Villa Sarchi has gained popularity for its compact growth (which equals higher yields!) and exceptional flavor. But one country in particular has cornered the market on this delicious variety.

Villa Sarchi Coffee: Costa Rican Variety Profile & Origins

Fermentation & Experimental Processes •

Experimental processing uses carefully controlled fermentation techniques to push coffee’s flavor in new directions—sweeter, fruitier, and sometimes dramatically unique. But as these methods become more common, a question emerges: are these innovations enhancing what makes coffee special—or beginning to overshadow the classic profiles we once found remarkable?

Fermentation & Experimental Processes

Costa Rica

Costa Rica knows what it takes to produce high-quality beans and has been doing so for over 200 years. Rich volcanic soil and diverse terrain create bright, clean cups ranging from Tarrazú's bold aromas to Occidental's fruity peach notes. But it's their cutting-edge research in coffee that really sets Costa Rica apart from the rest.

Coffee Terroir Guide: Costa Rica's 200 Years of Excellence in Coffee

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