Costa Rican – Los Madrigal Micromill – Finca Analia – Catuai & Caturra Natural

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Details

Origin

Costa Rica

Process

Natural

Roast Suitability

Description

Region Tarrazú, Costa Rica • Process Natural • Variety Catuai & Caturra • Catuai & Caturra Natural Los Madrigal Micromill – Finca El Analia QUALITIES: sparkling acidity • clean sweetness RECOMMENDED ROAST: Light–Medium CHAFF LEVEL: Medium A microlot of Catuai & Caturra with a natural process from Finca El Analia , delivered to the Los Madrigal Micromill in Tarrazú, Costa Rica. The micromill is managed by Diego Armando Madrigal Ureña, who along with his brother inherited the family’s farms from his grandfather when they were just 11 and 13 years old. Three farms covering roughly 25 hectares deliver cherry to the mill, which features expansive raised African drying beds. Diego and his brother are passionate about reforestation and environmentally sustainable practices, and plan to keep renewing existing trees and planting new varieties. Grown at a lofty 1800 MASL, this natural-processed lot shows tons of jammy passion fruit, perfumey hibiscus, and dried raspberry, carried by sparkling acidity and a clean, fruit-like sweetness. As with most expressive naturals, lighter roasts preserve the floral top-notes and clarity. Flavor Profile Passion Fruit • Hibiscus • Dried Raspberry • Cocoa • Nutty • Herbal Clean, fruit-like sweetness with bright, sparkling acidity and a perfumed floral finish. Roasting Notes Grown at 1800 MASL, these Catuai and Caturra beans are dense, so use a robust but controlled charge to drive heat into the bean center and avoid an underdeveloped, grassy core. Keep a smooth declining ROR into first crack. For filter, aim City–City+ for short-to-moderate development that protects the hibiscus, passion fruit, and raspberry aromatics. For modern espresso, City+ retains the sparkling acidity and clean sweetness. Naturals can off-gas intensely, so keep adequate airflow for a clean finish, and rest 5–10 days for peak clarity. For everyday roasting: keep it on the lighter-to-medium side to celebrate the fruit and floral character. Tasting / Roasting Snapshots L