/046² Costa Rica — Dota

by A Matter Of Concrete

Grown at an altitude of 1,850 meters, this Catuai coffee benefits from the microclimate of the Dota region, renowned for producing some of Costa Rica’s finest coffees. The Alto El Vapor micro mill, under the stewardship of Delfina Porras, employs meticulous farming practices that prioritize sustainability and environmental conservation. Notably, the farm maintains 90% of its area under forest conservation, contributing to the preservation of local biodiversity. This coffee undergoes an anaerobic natural process, beginning with a 72-hour sealed tank fermentation using recycled mosto (a term referring to the mucilage or sweet pulp of the coffee cherry). This method enhances the coffee’s inherent sweetness and complexity. Following fermentation, the beans are sun-dried on raised beds for 15 days, ensuring optimal moisture content and flavor development. Aquiares is the largest continuous coffee farm in Costa Rica, covering 924 hectares, 80% of which is planted under shade-grown Arabica. T