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Costa Rica

2025

Tarrazu

Ronny Lieva Gamboa

1200-1600

natural

caturra, catuai

84,75

kookaburra COFFEE CO

Importer’s delivery certificate

Beneficio San Diego, owned and operated by company Café Capris, is the most advanced mill in the country. Established in 1888, it has continually evolved with innovation. Situated in the heart of the Tarrazú and Tres Ríos regions, Beneficio San Diego specializes in processing local coffees and is committed to enhancing efficiency and quality standards.

The mill also plays a leading role in fostering strong community relations and promoting sustainable production.
With extensive expertise and a tradition of innovation, Beneficio San Diego employs unique methods, such as
thermal fermentation tanks and yeast applications, to create distinctive cup profiles. The natural processing method, one of the oldest in the world, is widely used in Brazil, Ethiopia, and other regions with limited water resources. In this process, coffee cherries are typically dried on open patios for up to a month. Natural coffees are best produced in dry climates, although machines can accelerate drying in other conditions.

This method preserves the beans’ flavors, resulting in a fruity cup profile. However, natural coffees generally have lower acidity due to the absence of fermentation during the drying process.

Aroma: chocolate, nutella, berries

Flavor: cocoa, rum, cherry

Aftertaste: rum, sweet

Body: creamy, smooth, medium intensity

Acidity: crisp, medium intensity