Ivan Solis • Candy-Natural-Processed Catuai

Costa Rica

IvanSolis

candy-natural-processed catuai from La Aurora grown at 1900masl in Los Santas, Santa Maria de Dota with notes of strawberry jam, blood orange, and cacao nibs

$26.44 / 12oz

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punchy, sweet, and incredibly complex

In 2025, we had the opportunity to meet Ivan face to face and enjoy his coffees in his cupping lab. Ivan is widely known for his fermentation processing and took home Cup of Excellence gold in the experimental processing category in 2024 and 2025, solidifying his reputation as “legit.” We have had anaerobic coffees from Ivan for a few years now, and this specific coffee really showcases his abilities as a producer. This bean embraces everything an anaerobic fermentation processed coffee can do, bringing in bright malic acidity with funky citrusy notes that coincide with cacao complexity in the finish.

-Jonathan

we’ve met Ivan Solis face to face, here is our story with him

Ivan and matt standing together in front of a specialty coffee patio for drying coffee

From Santa Maria de Dota in Costa Rica's Tarrazú region, Ivan Solis brings decades of coffee expertise to his family's Santa Fe Mill. Working at 1500-1900m elevation with Catuai, Bourbon, and Typica varieties. Known for meticulous processing and the Candy Natural method.

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process Fermentation & Experimental Processes

variety Catuai

altitude 1900masl

region Los Santas, Santa Maria de Dota

tier Brown Label

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