Oscar and Francisca Chacón are third-generation coffee producers, but coffee isn't just in their family heritage: it's also in their hearts and souls. In 2005, after years of delivering their coffee cherries to a cooperative at market price, they decided to join the new "micromill revolution" and buy their own pulper to have more control over the quality and price they received for their lots. "At first, we didn't know what we were doing," explains Oscar. "We were just experimenting." This experimentation led us to some of the most exciting new flavor profiles we've ever tasted: Now, the Chacons produce a wide range of Honey Process coffees, modulating the drying time to create different effects in the cup. Necessity spurred further innovation for the family when an earthquake in 2008 knocked out electricity and water in their area during harvest. Unable to use pulpers or wash the mucilage to produce washed batches, Francisca drew inspiration from her knowledge of coffee production in Africa and quickly built raised beds on the property.

Origin: Costa Rica Region: Central Valley Producer:- Oscar & Francisca Chacón Variety: - Catuaí, Cockatiel Altitude: -1600m Processing Method: - Red Honey

Preparation suggestion (Brewing)

The Cup Coffee with praline notes, with smooth flavors of brown sugar and dried apple, balanced by an acidity and a slight candy sweetness.