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Carlos Montero • Natural-Processed Milenio

$47.47

from Don Eli grown at 1500-1700masl with notes of apple juice, black tea, and sugar cube

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Quick Guide

What is this coffee?

This coffee is soft and supple. I’d brew it with a coarser grind than you’re used to, it draws out the tea like nature of it. You get touches of juiciness and sweetness but every once in a while you sip it and you’re like this tastes like straight up black tea. I personally really the more delicate coffees like this so this one hits the spot for me. Ideal for a pour over or any percolation brew. These more expensive coffees always have that fun added level of complexity that you can explore as the brew cools, I’d definitely recommend being intentional with that to get your money’s worth. A sipping coffee, so to speak.

-Jonathan

Processing Method

Natural Process- Natural processing dries whole cherries with fruit intact. As microorganisms ferment the sugars, they create bold, wine-like flavors with thick body and mild acidity—extravagant and fruity compared to other methods.

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

1500-1700masl - 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)

Milenio

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

• Milenio

For millennia, innovation has kept the human race moving forward. The printing press. The light bulb. The computer.

The coffee industry, like humanity itself, has thrived on innovation, with new varieties being developed each year in coffee institutes worldwide.

The Milenio variety is an F1 hybrid of two other, special varieties. Like peanut butter and jelly, these varieties are better together! With traits from both parent plants, the Milenio variety has emerged as an exceptional newer variety.

Milenio Coffee: F1 Hybrid Variety Profile & Origins

Natural Process •

In natural processing, the cherries are picked at peak ripeness and laid out to dry whole—fruit and all. As they slowly ferment in the fruit, the beans develop bold, distinctive flavors. It’s a riskier method, but those fruit-heavy beginnings can dramatically shape the final flavor.

Natural Process

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