Minor Jimenez - Washed Catuai

Tasting Notes: Caramel, Tangerine, Milk Chocolate This is the first washed lot coffee we have purchased from Minor.  His meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness in the mill make him a prime candidate to produce high-quality washed coffees.  Much of Costa Rica went to processing honey and naturals for the obvious ease, water-savings, and perceived cup scores.  But we firmly believe that the higher/moderate elevations can still produce beautiful washed, clean specialty coffees.  So much so, that we have already committed to future washed lots of his, and will be working together for something special next year! La Esmeralda is one of Minor’s most prized lots and his first choice to process fruit from the plantations his family has to choose from. This particular plantation is located just to the north of the family’s residence in the town of San Lorenzo de Tarrazu. This has been a long known high quality producing area for coffee growing in the area due to its drier climate as i