Single Origin - Costa Rica - Hacienda Sonora - Black Honey

by Toasted Espresso

Costa Rica - Juan Carlos  - Black Honey Flavour Notes: Strawberry jam, Maple syrup, Winey Varietals: Red Catuai, Yellow catuai, Venecia, Borbon, Geisha, Villalobos and Villa Sarchi Process: Natural / Honey Altitude: 1200-1300 masl District: San Pedro de Poas, Alajuela Costa Rica. (Central Valley) Brew: Aeropress, Chemex, V60, Plunger About the bean: Hacienda Sonora Estate has been in Alberto's family for over a century, and its history is deeply rooted in coffee cultivation. When Alberto took over the farm in the 1970s, he made the strategic decision to dedicate most of the land to coffee planting. It soon became their primary source of income, and Alberto's passion for the industry grew. In 1999, faced with historically low coffee prices, Alberto made a bold move by investing in a mill to maximise the quality of their beans. This decision marked the beginning of their journey as pioneers in alternative processing techniques, including Honey and Naturals. Through these methods, Alberto