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/046² Costa Rica — Dota

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Costa Rica — Natural Anaerobic Catuai

Introducing our latest offering: a remarkable Catuai varietal sourced from the Alto El Vapor micro mill in the Dota micro-region of Tarrazú, Costa Rica. This exceptional coffee is the result of the dedication and expertise of producer Delfina Porras, whose commitment to quality and innovation shines through in every cup, processed in collaboration with our good friend Diego Robelo from Aquiares estate.

 

You’ll receive an order confirmation right after checkout. Once your item ships, we’ll send you tracking info by email so you can follow the delivery.

We roast and ship multiple times a week, but we don’t promise next-day shipping or unrealistic turnaround times. We do our best to get your order out asap though!

Many of our items are made or selected in small batches. Once they’re gone, they may not restock—if you’ve got your eye on something, don’t wait too long.

All sales are considered final unless the item arrives damaged or incorrect. If something’s off, get in touch and we’ll make it right.
If you have any questions about the product, your order, or how to get the best out of it, our team is always happy to help. Just reach out.

Grown at an altitude of 1,850 meters, this Catuai coffee benefits from the microclimate of the Dota region, renowned for producing some of Costa Rica’s finest coffees. The Alto El Vapor micro mill, under the stewardship of Delfina Porras, employs meticulous farming practices that prioritize sustainability and environmental conservation. Notably, the farm maintains 90% of its area under forest conservation, contributing to the preservation of local biodiversity.
This coffee undergoes an anaerobic natural process, beginning with a 72-hour sealed tank fermentation using recycled mosto (a term referring to the mucilage or sweet pulp of the coffee cherry). This method enhances the coffee’s inherent sweetness and complexity. Following fermentation, the beans are sun-dried on raised beds for 15 days, ensuring optimal moisture content and flavor development.

Aquiares is the largest continuous coffee farm in Costa Rica, covering 924 hectares, 80% of which is planted under shade-grown Arabica. The estate is known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community development, making it a model for equitable coffee production.

 

This coffee brings a profile that is vibrant and funky, the process offers notes of ripe tropical fruits and an extraordinarily silky body, making every sip a smooth but funky experience.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Details

Origin

Dota, San José, Tarrazu, Costa Rica

Farmer

 Delfina Porra — Alto El Vapor

Variety

Catuai

Processing

Natural Anaerobic

Altitude

 1850 MASL

Profile

 Funky and vibrant with notes of tropical fruits with a silky body and a subtle finish of single origin chocolate

 

FORM vs FUNCTION vs LESS WASTE

We love good packaging design, but not waste. That’s why we aim for a balance between aesthetics and sustainability. Finding food-safe solutions that work across local and international recycling systems isn’t easy, but we take it seriously. For us, reuse, reduce, recycle is more than just a label.

When ordering coffee, you can choose from three packaging types:

A.M.O.C. JAR

Made from fully recyclable PET. Lightweight, durable, and made to be reused endlessly.

REFILL

A low-waste option, vacuum-packed in thin, food-grade PP without a valve or zipper. About 40% lighter than standard bags and easier to recycle. These are not retail-friendly and may lose vacuum in transit—this doesn’t affect quality. Transfer to a container after opening. Not freezer-safe unless portioned first.

KILO BAG

For larger orders, we use high-barrier packaging that protects freshness and is recyclable under certain conditions. We chose it for both performance and environmental impact.

You’ll find more on our packaging choices and sustainability approach on the about page.

ESPRESSO VS FILTER ROAST

Our filter roasts are designed for clarity and expression, but they’re great for both filter and espresso brewing. In fact, we often prefer the brighter, more expressive profile they bring to espresso.

Espresso roasts, on the other hand, are specifically developed for espresso brewing only. We don’t recommend using them for filter methods, as they’re tailored for higher extraction and a more classic cup profile.

Choose based on your taste and brew method, but know we stand behind both.

ROAST DATE

All our coffees are shipped as fresh as possible, typically within a few days of roasting. We don’t sit on a lot of stock and roast multiple times a week, so what you receive has been roasted recently, usually no longer than a 7-10 days before shipping, but it could also be roasted and shipped the same day.

You’ll find the exact roast date printed on the label. We recommend resting the coffee for a few days after roasting to allow it to degas and open up in flavour.

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