Halloween Night 2024 - Costa Rica - Las Lajas - Perla Negra - Natural
Dare to enter the twilight realm of Halloween Night 2024! Immerse yourself in the supernatural, embrace the dark with annual rituals, and experience the thrill of tricks and treats. This coffee will transport you to another world, but be prepared for a wild ride that will remind you to embrace the whimsical curiosity of Halloween Night! Don't miss out on this enchanting experience, read on to discover more before it's too late!
Coffee Info:
Costa Rica - Las Lajas - Peral Negra - Natural
We Taste: Milk Chocolate, Pomegranate, Strawberry Wine
Location: Costa Rica
Varietal: Caturra
Process: Natural / Patio and solar dried machine
Elevation: 1450 masl
More About Las Lajas:
Beneficio Las Lajas is owned by Oscar and Francisca Chacon and is known for its unique and exceptional drying techniques for natural and honey processed coffees. Oscar and Francisca are constantly experimenting with new processing techniques and push for the perfect technique to produce a cup that expresses the inherent delicacy, harmony and complexity of their coffees.
Process Info:
The Perla Negra natural process is defined by selective harvesting of only the ripest cherries. These cherries are washed and moved to patios for drying, and are moved intermittently throughout the morning, then capped and covered in the afternoon and evenings. Cherries dry for between 22 and 27 days. The drying mill, Las Lajas, is one of the best micro mills in Costa Rica and is well known for its exceptional drying techniques for natural and honey-processed coffees. Oscar and Francisca are constantly experimenting and developing new processing techniques to create the best possible coffees.
Brewing Recommendations:
Kalita wave
Dose: 20g.
Grind: Medium Coarse (on Baratza Encore / Virtuoso 17)
Water: 300ml of at 202 degrees Fahrenheit
Bloom: 40ml of water saturating the coffee. Let sit for 1 minute 2nd Pour: Pour in circles until your at 100ml
Final Pulse Pours: Add 20-40ml of water each pour until reaching 300ml. Allow coffee to drain almost fully between pours.
Final Brew Time: 3-4 minutes
