This natural process coffee comes from Hacienda Sonora in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, produced by Alberto & Diego Guardia at 1,300 meters elevation. The SL28 variety was dried using the "Piramide" process, where cherries are covered and stacked in pyramidal layers to moderate fermentation temperature and prevent overly fermented flavors. The coffee offers redcurrant, pink grapefruit, and black tea notes.
Hydrangea Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery based in Berkeley, California, focused on light, fruit forward coffees produced through modern fermentation and experimental processing techniques. The lineup emphasizes terroir, showcasing how region, climate, and varietal interact with processing to shape flavor. New releases rotate regularly, featuring single origin lots with detailed tasting notes and processing information for each offering. The roastery's approach rewards adventurous palates drawn to the intersection of agricultural science and cup quality.
