Costa Rica Santa Maria De Dota

Flavor Profile:  Honey sweetness in the mouth, a crisp and lively coffee with nuances of nectarine, creme brulee, cherry and vanilla bean. A velvelty coffee.
 
Suggested Brew Methods: French Press, chemex, aeropress
 
Process: AAA Honey Process / Pulped Natural
 
Background: 
ORIGIN INFORMATION
Grower    Cooperativa de de Caficultores de Dota R.L. ) | 900 members
Variety    Catuai, Caturra
Region    Dota, San José, Costa Rica
Harvest    October- February
Altitude    1550 – 1950 masl
Soil    Volcanic loam
Process    Pulped natural (Honey) and dried in the sun on elevated tables
 
There is nowhere like Costa Rica when it comes to coffee cooperatives and Cooperativa de Caficultores de Dota R.L (CoopeDota), which was established in 1960, is one of the finest. It starts with an unmatched commitment to the environment. CoopeDota has a first of its kind certified carbon-neutral mill, which features hydro-powered energy consumption, water efficient eco-pulpers (also called a demucilager), and mechanical coffee dryers fueled by coffee parchment. Nearly 900 producer-members living throughout the canton of Dota within the province of San Jose, Costa Rica focus their attention on farm management throughout the year and then deliver their cherry to the CoopeDota mill where traceability and quality control are second to none. This particular lot is a natural process, highlighting CoopeDota’s commitment to reduce water use and expertise in precise drying protocols. CoopeDota has an equally intricate model of income diversification with a profitable agriculture supply store and tourism department dedicated to showing off coffee farms to visitors. They also roast their own coffee and operate three cafes and a cupper/barista training center. Their commitment to the environment also extends to the community of Santa Maria de Dota where the cooperative manages trash pickup for the entire town.