Costa Rica - Side B - Single Origin Filter

This Typica Natural microlot from Finca Don José, and processed at Brumas del Zurqui Micromill is a reflection of the passion and perseverance of fourth-generation producer Juan Ramón Alvarado Rodríguez and his family, who have spent decades refining their craft in Costa Rica’s Central Valley.

Brumas del Zurqui is a small, family-run micro-mill that receives cherries from neighbouring farms and processes them with an unwavering commitment to quality, traceability, and innovation. Since the early 2000s, Juan and his family have invested steadily in improving their infrastructure, building a cupping laboratory and roastery on-site, and experimenting with processing techniques to consistently produce standout micro lots. Despite labour shortages brought on by the pandemic and shifting migration patterns, Juan remains deeply devoted to both his land and his community, proud to generate local employment and determined to preserve the family’s long legacy in coffee. 

This Typica lot embodies that dedication: cherries are carefully hand-sorted, rinsed, and dried slowly for 30 - 40 days as whole fruit on raised beds, concentrating sugars and allowing the variety’s refined sweetness and clarity to develop. Typica, one of the oldest and most historically significant Arabica varieties, expresses itself here with remarkable purity. In the cup, expect vivid layers of burnt sugar, juicy pear, cooked peaches, and chocolate ripple biscuits, lifted by juicy acidity and a clean, fruit-forward sweetness that speaks to the precision and care behind every step. This is a microlot that carries Juan’s values from seed to cup - an honest, vibrant expression of both producer and place.

We sourced this coffee through Café Imports who are known for their strong producer relationships, consistent quality, and transparency. They enable access to exceptional coffees while supporting ethical and sustainable supply chains. They invest in long-term relationships, pay fair prices, support community projects at origin, and promote environmentally responsible farming practices. They are also B Corp certified. 

Please note 1kg refills are not available for delivery - we will contact you to arrange collection.