Aquiares Esperanza Natural

Technical specifications:

Origin: Turrialba, Costa Rica
Producer: Diego Robelo · Aquiares Estate
Variety: Esperanza (F1 hybrid Sarchimor T5296 × Ethiopian ET25)
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1,200 m above sea level
Roast: Omni roast (light)
Tasting notes: Banana · Apricot · Chocolate mousse

Aquiares – Esperanza Natural is one of the most representative coffees of Diego Robelo's innovative work in Turrialba. This lot originates from one of the most sustainable and studied farms in the world: a carbon-neutral environment with protected biological corridors and agricultural research projects that have made Aquiares an international benchmark.

The Esperanza variety, an F1 hybrid of Sarchimor × Ethiopian lineage ET25, combines genetic resistance with outstanding cup quality. In 2024, this lot advanced to the second stage of the Cup of Excellence in Costa Rica, clearly demonstrating its potential.

The process is meticulous: cherries at optimal ripeness are dried whole first on ceramic patios for two days, then on raised beds in the sun for ten days, and finally with gentle mechanical drying to stabilize moisture.

The result is a silky, tropical, and sweet cup: creamy banana, bright apricot, and a deep chocolate mousse finish. An expressive, clean, and deliciously funky coffee that demonstrates why Aquiares is a key name in Costa Rica.

Sensory Summary
🍌 Creamy tropical sweetness (banana)
🍑 Juicy acidity of stone fruit (apricot)
🍫 Sweet and silky aftertaste of chocolate mousse

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