Quick Guide

What is this coffee?

"This coffee is all about smoothness and complexity, with a little bit of everything going on in the cup. Right away, there’s a sweet milk chocolate note that gives the coffee a creamy, balanced feel, with just enough bitterness to keep things interesting. As you keep sipping, jam-like sweetness comes through, bringing a thicker, fruitier quality with a subtle tartness that adds some depth. There’s also a tonic-like bitterness that pops up in the finish, giving the cup a little more energy and making it feel dynamic from start to finish. Depending on how you brew it, different parts of the coffee really come forward, which makes this one especially fun to play around with."

-Jonathan, Head Roaster

Processing Method

Honey Process- Honey processing creates coffee's sweetest profiles by drying beans with sticky mucilage intact. From white honey's delicate notes to black honey's wine-like complexity, this method balances washed clarity with natural fruitiness for uniquely sweet cups.

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

2000masl - 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

Brown Label- If not for those who come before us in the supply chain, we would not be the company we are today. In light of that, we see it critical to help producers in whatever way we can to develop in their craft as well.

Variety(s)

Catuai

All about the coffee

Meet Emmanuel Solís

Sometimes coffee relationships start in unique ways. In 2024 we started one in Costa Rica and I was really excited about where it was going. Then the market changed, our producer got cold feet, and he sold the coffees out from under us late in the process. I don't blame him. Perry from Selva Coffee found Emmanuel Solis at Las Margaritas Veintiséis in Santa María de Dota. Emmanuel Solis Porras took first in Costa Rica's 2026 Cup of Excellence Experimental category with a Geisha that scored 91.06. This is one of our brown label coffees. I haven't met him face to face yet. We plan to get to Costa Rica next year or the year after, and I can't wait to walk that farm.

Learn More About Emmanuel Solís

Catuai

Coffee farmers are constantly on the lookout for that perfect coffee variety that is both productive and easy to grow; not susceptible to plant disease and still produces a delicious cup of coffee. And every once in a while as they experiment, they create a variety that is close to being “just right”--like Catuai!

With its balanced flavors bursting with notes of chocolatey caramel and rich honey, Catuai as a variety has become extremely popular over the years. 

Catuai Coffee: Hybrid Variety Profile & Flavor Guide

Honey Process

Honey processing creates coffee's sweetest profiles by drying the beans with the sticky mucilage intact. From white honey's delicate notes to black honey's wine-like complexity, this method balances washed clarity with natural fruitiness for uniquely sweet cups.

Honey 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