This coffee is from Las Lajas in the Central Valley region of Costa Rica, grown at 1450 meters altitude by farmers Francisca and Oscar Chacon. The coffee is processed using the Black Honey method, where the cherry peel is removed but the mucilage remains during drying, creating sweet and syrupy characteristics. The Las Lajas Micromill operates on organic farming principles and has been experimenting with processing methods since 2006. This is an SL28 variety coffee with flavor notes of boysenberry, dark chocolate, hibiscus, blueberry, and blackberry, with wine-like qualities. The roast level is light-medium.
Origin
Central Valley (Costa Rica)
Flavor Notes
Dark Chocolate, Blueberry, Blackberry, Boysenberry
Bard Coffee was founded in 2010 by Bob Garver and Jeremy Pelkey in downtown Portland, Maine, and was named by CNN as one of the country's seventeen best coffee makers. The roastery uses Loring Smart Roast technology, which cuts energy consumption by up to 80% while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Both co owners have visited every single farm featured on the menu, sourcing through a direct trade model that prioritises transparency and support for growers. Bard specialises in single origin coffees roasted in house and received a 2017 Good Food Award for its commitment to building a responsible food system. Bob Garver also co founded Wicked Joe Coffee with his wife Carmen.
