Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora Obata Dry Process

Cherry, Dark Chocolate, Chamomile  Hacienda Sonora is one of Costa Rica’s OG specialty outfits. The farm has been run by the Guardia family for over one hundred years. At the turn of the millennium, they invested in their own mill and began experimenting with different processing methods. They pioneered Costa Rica’s honey processing trend, and for decades now, they’ve produced a series of delectable winners.  This lot is particularly awesome for a couple of reasons. First, it’s a pure Obata coffee. Obata was developed in Brazil in the 20th century and was derived in part from one of Costa Rica’s most famous varietals, Villa Sarchí. It’s a high-yielding, disease-resistant crop, and coffee geeks love it for producing round brews with chocolate and nut tones. Apart from the varietal, this brew stands out for its immaculate processing. The Guardia team hand-picked the cherries, floated them for separation, and carried out a 36-hour fermentation process. They then dried the lot—both on pati