Ep. 775 Costa Rica Finca Licho Natural Villa Sarchi


Cherry, dark chocolate, almond, raisin

Black Forest Gateau in a cup! Cherry and dark chocolate kicks things off with a sweet almond finish and a sprinkle of raisins. Super creamy and unctuous, this is a delicious dessert in a cup.

  • Country: Costa Rica
  • Region: Western Valley
  • Province: Naranjo
  • Farm: Finca Licho
  • Producers: Los Hermanos Aguilera
  • Processing system: Natural
  • Varietal: Villa Sarchi
  • Farm size: 28 hectares
  • Coffee growing area: 9.10 hectares
  • Elevation: 1,500 m.a.s.l.

Further Information

Cupping Notes: Cherry, dark chocolate, almond, raisin.

Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores

  • Clean cup: (1–8): 6
  • Sweetness: (1–8): 7
  • Acidity: (1–8): 6.5
  • Mouthfeel:(1–8): 6.5
  • Flavour: (1–8): 6.5
  • Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
  • Balance: (1–8): 6.5
  • Overall: (1–8):7
  • Correction: (+36): +36
  • Total (max. 100): 88

Roasting Information
Medium-dark - Take this through first and let it slow, getting development if the sweet fruit and marzipan flavours but finishing the roast