This coffee is an Esperanza F1 hybrid variety from Aquiares Estate in Costa Rica, located on the slopes of Turrialba volcano at high altitude. The farm is one of few producing Esperanza at commercial scale. The cup profile features cacao nibs, dulce de leche sweetness, and strawberry notes with citrus brightness reminiscent of lemon verbena.
Origin
Turrialba Volcano (Costa Rica)
Flavor Notes
Strawberry, Citrus Fruit, Lemon, Cacao Nib, Dulce De Leche
Cafen is a specialty coffee roastery based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a brew bar on Dundas Street and a dedicated roasting facility nearby. The roastery practices intentional light roasting with a focus on preserving the vibrancy, complexity, and terroir of each lot. Sourcing is built on transparency and named producer partnerships, with current offerings drawn from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, featuring farmers like Edinson Argote and the Patio Bonito project in Huila. The approach is described as minimalist yet intentional, balancing science and intuition to showcase each coffee at its best expression.
