Costa Rica - Don Joel - Kenia Natural

About This Coffee

This Costa Rican coffee is from Don Joel, a producer in the Central Valley/West Valley region, grown at 1,600 meters altitude in volcanic soils. The Kenia variety (related to SL family) is naturally processed, with cherries dried whole on raised beds. The cup features vibrant acidity with notes of cherry jam, dried mango, pineapple, passion fruit, preserved plum, and blackberry, displaying clarity and balance characteristic of high-altitude Central Valley coffees.

Origin

San Luis De Grecia, West Valley (Costa Rica)

Grecia (Costa Rica)

Flavor Notes

Pineapple, Blackberry, Cherry Jam, Dried Mango, Candied Pineapple, Preserved Plum

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica

Kenia

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Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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