Costa Rica Rio Negro Natural

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Details

Origin

Costa Rica

Process

Natural

Roast Suitability

Description

Rio Negro is an estate in the Coto Brus region which is in the very southernmost part of the country, bordering Panama, and sitting at approximately 4000 feet above sea level. This farm was named after the Rio Negro river running through it. It is set up to La Minita standards as far as growing, picking, and testing. Indeed, the quality is not disappointing. Medical and Dental clinic on site take care of the farm workers medical needs. The workers earn a fair income, and the farm practices sustainable and organic farming, and it is Rain Forest Alliance certified. This coffee has really heavy body for a natural processed coffee, which is nice. It starts out with a fruity aroma, and the initial sip tastes like brown sugar, which quickly turns into sweetness of cherry and strawberry. There is almost an anaerobic fermented taste in the background giving it a unique taste. It is not as fruity as an Ethiopia coffee, but it's definitely fruity enough to get your attention. You can mindlessly sip this and fail to notice how intense the flavors are. It really has a lot of sweetness and is enjoyable to drink with great flavor. We are roasting this lightly and carefully. However, it gets a little bit longer of a roast than an Ethiopia. We give it about 20 extra seconds -- 4 extra degrees -- over a natural processed Ethiopian. Anything less than that has a raw taste that is strange and off-putting. Roasting this just into the 2nd cracks is a very nice choice for espresso. US Arrival June 2026