{"product_id":"limited-edition-costa-rica-don-alfonso","title":"Limited Edition - Costa Rica - Don Alfonso","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition - Costa Rica | \u003c\/strong\u003eNotes of Vanilla \u0026amp; Milk Chocolate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Roast | Strength 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Seasonal Specials are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimited-release coffees chosen for their exceptional quality, unusual character and seriously interesting stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They might come from an award-winning farm, a tiny competition lot, or a producer pushing the boundaries of what coffee can taste like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% arabica, seriously high quality coffee beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable\/recyclable bag, to stay fresher for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast delivery with same day dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited batch, when it's gone, it's gone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you need to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of golden delicious apple and maple\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerfect for all brewing methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStrength 3\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBody - Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAcidity - Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coffee Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALTITUDE GROWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– 1,300 meters above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCROP YEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Turrialbo, Costa Rica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–  Fully Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL\u003c\/strong\u003e - Centroamericano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIALITY COFFEE SCORE\u003c\/strong\u003e - 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Region\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquiares Estate is one of Costa Rica's oldest and largest coffee farms, producing coffee continuously since 1890 on the fertile slopes of the Turrialba Volcano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering 924 hectares, with around 80% planted under shade-grown Arabica, the estate combines more than a century of coffee-growing\u003cbr\u003eexperience with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and community development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special lot is grown at 1,200–1,400 metres above sea level and is produced exclusively from Centroamericano, the first F1 hybrid released for Central America. Developed by CIRAD, PROMECAFE and CATIE, Centroamericano is a cross between the Ethiopian heirloom Rume Sudan and the rust resistant T5296 Sarchimor, combining excellent cup quality with high productivity, large bean size and exceptional resistance to coffee leaf rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefiting from fertile volcanic soils, abundant rainfall and diverse microclimates, Aquiares continues to invest in varietal research, plant-by-plant farm management and full traceability from nursery to export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Process:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly carefully selected, fully ripe cherries are used for this lot. After harvesting, the cherries are depulped using a Penagos DCV 306 depulper before undergoing a traditional fully washed process with a short six-hour partial fermentation to remove the remaining mucilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee is then mechanically washed and gently dried in Guardiola dryers for approximately 32 hours at carefully controlled temperatures of 45–55°C, preserving clarity, sweetness and balance in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStewardship and Community\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental stewardship is central to Aquiares' philosophy. More than 50,000 shade trees representing over 40 species provide habitat for wildlife, improve biodiversity and naturally enrich the estate's volcanic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForested buffer zones protect rivers and natural springs, while integrated\u003cbr\u003epest management, contour planting and organic matter recycling help maintain healthy soils and resilient coffee plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquiares was the first coffee farm in Costa Rica to achieve the Rainforest Alliance Climate Module certification and today operates as a 100% carbon-neutral estate, sequestering more carbon than it emits. The estate also works closely with research partners including World Coffee Research (WCR), CATIE and ICAFE to develop resilient coffee varieties and climate-smart farming practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1992, the estate has also invested heavily in the well-being of the local community, supporting home ownership, education, healthcare and employment opportunities. Today, Aquiares is recognised not only for producing exceptional coffees but also for demonstrating how environmental sustainability, social responsibility and quality-focused coffee production can thrive together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont20\"\u003eOnce opened, consume within 4-6 weeks for best results and before best before date. 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