Ivan Solis • Candy-Natural-Processed Catuai from La Aurora

Tasting Notes Strawberry Jam - Punchy red fruits shined in this cup with distinctly sweet notes. Strawberry jam ties in the ideas of sugary sweet alongside fruity notes. Blood Orange - We noticed a rich citric acidity without it overpowering the cup. The distinctly not-sour citrus tang of blood orange we felt was a helpful note for this descriptor. Cacao Nibs - Cocoa also came forward  in this coffee, but it a more nuanced and complex way than some more traditionally processed Costa Rican coffees. Cacao has that unique “almost fruity” taste to it that we thought was a helpful way to implicitly portray this idea. Ivan Solis's Coffee Production Ivan is one of the most innovative coffee producers in Costa Rica right now. Drawing from his decades of experience in coffee production, as well as his knowledge as a certified Q-grader, Ivan is constantly looking for new and exciting places to take his coffee. And, because he operates his own wet and dry mill in-house, he is able to have