Costa Rica El Cristobal Anaerobic Natural

About This Coffee

This coffee is a Caturra variety from the Chirripó region of Costa Rica, grown at an altitude of 1450–1500 meters. Produced by Cafe Rivense del Chirripó, the cherries undergo an anaerobic natural process where they are fermented in sealed, oxygen-free tanks before drying. The cup profile features a smooth, chocolatey base with pomelo orange acidity, bubblegum sweetness, and the buttery quality of roasted macadamia, complemented by jasmine and rose floral notes.

Origin

Chirripó (Costa Rica)

Flavor Notes

Berry, Jasmine, Rose, Chocolate, Pomelo Orange, Roasted Macadamia

Roast Level

Light

Processing

Anaerobic Natural

Typology

Arabica

Caturra

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Vigilante Coffee

Vigilante Coffee started in 2012 on Chris Vigilante's back porch in Washington, DC, with a used three kilogram Diedrich roaster. From that modest beginning, the company grew into a roasting operation now built around a 12 kilogram Loring, with head roaster Franklin Ventura shaping the roast profiles since 2014. Sourcing is personal: Vigilante visits each coffee producer directly, building multiyear relationships and participating in auctions at origin. The company works with Certified B Corp importers and pursues zero waste across its operations, using compostable bags and recyclable packaging. Vigilante earned the Slow Food DC Snail of Approval, a designation that reflects its commitment to quality, transparency, and responsible production.

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