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Hacienda Sonora has been in the hands of the Guardia family for over 100 years, and Alberto has been pioneering new and experimental processing at the farm since he took over in the 1970s. Located at the base of the Poas Volcano in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, the farm is surrounded and immersed in various exotic and lush vegetation, adding to the already nutrient dense volcanic soil that is so useful for coffee growing. Today, coffee plants take up over half of the farm's 100 hectares, with the coffee processed and milled on site. They focus on natural and honey processed coffees to conserve water and other resources, and the energy used on the farm is derived from renewable energies, with the vast majority of the electricity used on the farm coming from a turbine called a Pelton Wheel in the nearby river.
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What high acidity means
Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora is a high-acidity coffee from Central Valley, Costa Rica. Acidity means a bright, lively taste, not a sour cup. The floral note is part of that brightness.
- Brew it as a pour-over or Chemex if you want that brightness clear and easy to taste.
- If it tastes sharp, grind a little coarser or use water around 195°F.
- Cold brew is the softer path. A long cold steep keeps the fruit and takes the snap out.
- French pressSteeped, then pressed through a metal screen. The oils stay in the cup, so this coffee drinks heavier and rounder.
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How to French press Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora. It is a high-acidity coffee from Central Valley, Costa Rica.
High acidity can taste sharp when it’s brewed hot. This method softens that snap and keeps the fruit.
You’ll need
- French press
Flavor profile
Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora breaks down as fruity and floral.
Fruity×2
pear, black cherry
Ripe fruit. Berries and stone fruit taste juicy and sweet, not sharp.
Floral×1
floral
Light perfume. Jasmine, rose, or blossom sits high in the aroma and is easiest to taste in a clean cup.
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