Costa Rica - Finca Cuatro Vientos / Catuai / Anaerobic Natural

From the mountainous region of Santa María de Dota in Costa Rica, this Catuai comes from Finca Cuatro Vientos, a six-hectare farm managed by Solsiré Solís Cordero, part of the family behind Ivan Solís Micromill.

Established in 2018, Ivan Solís Micromill is a family-run operation dedicated to producing distinctive specialty coffees through careful cherry selection and a range of processing techniques. Situated at elevations reaching 2,000 metres above sea level, the farms benefit from the cool climate and fertile soils of the Los Santos region, an area recognised for producing some of Costa Rica's finest coffees.

This particular lot undergoes anaerobic natural processing, a technique that encourages the development of intense fruit character and complex sweetness. The cherries are first carefully sorted and washed before being sealed in dark plastic bags for approximately 72 hours of anaerobic fermentation. Following fermentation, the whole cherries are spread across African raised beds and dried for approximately 19 days, with protective netting used during the hottest parts of the day to regulate drying conditions. The coffee is then dried to a moisture content of approximately 10%.

In the cup, expect a very ripe, fruit-forward experience with a distinctly winey character. Deep red and purple fruit flavours dominate, with notes of mixed berries, cooked plum and a rich, almost jam-like sweetness. The acidity is particularly lively and tart, reminiscent of tamarind, bringing a sharp, mouthwatering quality that contrasts with the heavier cooked-fruit character.

A bold and expressive coffee with plenty of ripe fruit intensity, vibrant acidity and a lingering wine-like finish.

Flavour profile: Berries, plum, tamarind.

Net weight: 150 grams

[Note] This coffee is roasted to order. Please allow 1 - 2 days prior to dispatch.