24900 Ft
Origin: Costa Rica, Sabanilla de Alajuela, Central Valley, Las Lajas
Farm: Finca San Luis
Roast Profile: Light roasted
Profil: Espresso & Filter
Varieties: Caturra, Catuaí
Process: Perla Negra
Altitude: 1,400–1,600 m.a.s.l.
SCA: 87,5 scores
Flavor notes: Stewed plum, fresh cherry, milk chocolate, winey acidity, clean fruity sweetness.
Fun fact: The name Sisu was inspired by a trip we took to Finland. That is where we first came across this special concept, which stands for courage, perseverance and inner strength. Our travels, experiences and the stories that inspire us always find their way back into our coffees in the end.
Sisu stands for inner strength, perseverance and the determination that carries you forward even when the road ahead becomes uncertain.
The story of Las Lajas reflects the same spirit. Oscar and Francisca Chacón founded their own micromill, experimented with new processing methods and pushed the boundaries of what a Costa Rican coffee can be. In 2008, an earthquake cut off electricity and water during the harvest, making traditional processing impossible. Instead of giving up, they adapted to the circumstances and found a new way, laying the foundations of the Perla Negra process now known around the world.
Perla Negra was born from perseverance, innovation and the courage to go beyond the usual limits.
The higher-lying areas of Costa Rica’s Central Valley offer ideal conditions for growing coffee. Warm days, cool nights and volcanic soils allow for a slow, even ripening process.
This longer ripening time helps develop more sugars and aromatic compounds, resulting in a sweeter, more complex coffee with a refined acidity.
This lot combines two classic Central American Arabica varieties. Caturra gives the cup bright acidity and elegant sweetness, while Catuaí contributes a fuller body and excellent sugar development.
Together, the two varieties create a harmonious, fruity character that perfectly expresses the Perla Negra process, producing a clean, complex cup with real depth.
This cup showcases both the character of Costa Rica’s exceptional growing region and the determination of the people who dared to choose a different path.
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