Costa Rica Finca La Esperanza

Unavailable About Profile This is Oscar Chacón Cubillo’s fourth crop from Finca La Esperanza. After buying the farm six years ago, and spending much of the first two years renovating and replanting it, Oscar is now in full production. He has worked incredibly hard, with the help of his family (Finca Las Lajas), while also studying Information Technology at university. Like many farms in Costa Rica and further afield, La Esperanza does not have its own processing facilities. Once the coffee cherry is picked, it is transferred to Las Lajas and processed at the family beneficio. This practice is common amongst family groups of farms and cooperatives. For example, in Brazil, many of the Carmo group of farmers process their coffee at Fazenda IP, and in Bolivia Agricafe process coffee from their own farms and others they represent. Processing equipment is expensive and the facilities take up large amounts of space, so it makes sense to work collectively and benefit from economies of scale. Process Natural Process Varietal Híbrido Centroamericano Region Calle Liles, San Juan de Poas Grind Guide Cafetière A coarse grind also suitable for cold brew. We use the word cafetière, but this can also be referred to as a French press, plunger or press pot. Aeropress slow Suitable for making a long, filter style coffee, often brewed for a few minutes. Similar to our paper filter setting. Filter This is suitable for our paper filters and ceramic or plastic cones, along with other brands such as V60, Clever dripper and Melitta. Stovetop This is an espresso style grind suitable for use in hob top espresso pots such as a Bialetti or Grunwerg. Sometimes referred to as a moka pot. Aeropress fast This is also an espresso style grind ideal for brewing a short, concentrated, espresso style coffee in an Aeropress. Domestic espresso A fine grind for using in your home espresso machine. Grind requirements will vary depending on brand and model, but this setting aims to work for the majority of home setups. Whole beans For use in your home grinder!