Costa Rica- El Perezoso

Country: Costa Rica

Region: Los Robles de Naranjo

Altitude: 1300-1750 masl

Process: Natural

Varietal: Mixed

Cup Profile: Apple, Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate

The sloth, or 'perezoso,' is one of Costa Rica's most iconic and beloved creatures, known globally for its slow, tranquil behaviour and its ability to hang from tree branches. It's these unique attributes of the sloth that has inspired the naming of this particular lot.

The cultivation of the coffee is methodical and meticulous. Benefiting from nutrient-rich soil and optimal altitude. All fertilisers used comply with the regulations set by Costa Rica's Ministry of Agriculture. There is also a growing trend towards using micro-organisms and natural soil amendments, helping to retain or improve the soil quality. Producers work with an agricultural calendar, allowing them to manage their agricultural activities effectively and ascertain their production costs. Coopronaranjo R.L. provides free full-time advisory and support services to any associated producers in need.

The processing of coffee is carried out meticulously and carefully, with stringent quality controls. Producers deliver the coffee to a receiving station in San Juanillo, where samples are taken and assessed. The coffee is then moved to sun-drying patios. Over the following 18 to 30 days, depending on the weather, workers turn the coffee every 20 minutes to facilitate slow, delicate drying. When the coffee nears the optimum moisture level, samples are taken for laboratory analysis. Once it meets the desired parameters, the coffee is collected and bagged for storage.

After processing, the coffee is stored as dry parchment in silos for a period of 2 to 3 months before being prepared for shipping based on the customer's request.