Last updated: 2026-09-10T08:19:09.906Z

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From $19.19/250g

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

**Region:** [Cerro Alto, Costa Rica 🇨🇷](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/e68e59bf-d2da-46d6-9d44-a1e1381b310b)

**Variety:** [SL28](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/sl28)

**Altitude:** ~1500 masl

**Recommended for:** Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> Origin: Costa Rica Farm/Region: La Union - Cerro Alto Tasting Notes: Apricot, Mandarin & Molasses Producer: Fernando Elías and Silvia Elena Varietal: SL28 Processing: Washed Altitude: 1500 MASL Roast Profile: Espresso Recommended Recipe: 20-22g in/40-44g out/27-30 secs About The Coffee: La Union is one of several farms processed at the Cerro Alto micro mill. This mill is one of Axil’s longest standing relationships for the past 15 years and continue to deliver exceptional coffees. Fernando Elías and Silvia Elena, are the managers of the estate, which has approximately 18 cultivated hectares, and has an altitude of 1500masl. The main crop consists of Caturra and Catuai. However, in the last few years, other Varieties have been cultivated, such as SL-28, Geisha, Milenio and Villa Sarchí.

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# La Union

[View at roaster](https://axilcoffee.com.au/products/la-union-sl28)

250g

$19.19

($34.82/lbs)

1kg

$67.53

($30.63/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 63/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 68/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 66/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 60/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 5/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Medium to dark — 5/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Apricot

Molasses

Mandarin

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