Starmaya Red Honey
Our inaugural offering of this first-generation hybrid is a fruity and beautifully balanced cup. Aromas of apricot and red grape lead to semi-sweet chocolate, plum, and a prominent marmalade note in the cup. Concord grape sweetness and a creamy body resolve into a finish of cocoa and cooling sage. Details Producer: Pitalillo Wet MillFarm: Villa TriunfoRegion: NaranjoAltitude: 4,593 feetVarietal: StarmayaProcess: Red HoneyRoast: LightNotes: Marmalade, Sage, Semi-Sweet Chocolate The Story Finca Villa Triunfo is located in the upper part of Naranjo with a nice view of the Central Valley of Costa Rica. It has volcanic soils, a cool climate and cold temperatures during the night which provide perfect growing conditions for coffee. This farm is unique in that it has Starmaya and Marsellesa cultivars which were both developed as a joint venture between ECOM Sustainable Management Services and CIRAD (agricultural development in France). The Starmaya Cultivar Starmaya is a cross between Mars