This single origin espresso coffee is from the Hermanos Aguilera farm located in the West Valley of Naranjo, Alajuela, Costa Rica at elevations between 1500-1700 meters. It is a red honey processed coffee, dried on raised beds, featuring varieties such as Bourbon, Sarchimor, Pacamara, San Roque, Villa Sarchi, and ET47. The roast level is light medium espresso, producing a bright, sweet, and complex cup with vibrant fruit-forward character.
Origin
West Valley (Alajuela Province) (Costa Rica)
West Valley, El Naranjo Canton, Alajuela (Costa Rica)
Flavor Notes
Sugary/Sweet, Fruit-Forward, Bright, Complex
Roast Level
Medium Light
Processing
Honey
Typology
ArabicaET47, Villa Sarchi, San Roque, Pacamara, Sarchimor, Bourbón
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
