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Costa Rica, Aquiares Field Blend

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$19 $72 In stock

Category: Coffee

Producer
Diego Robelo
Farm/Mill
Aquiares Estate
Cultivar
H1 Centroamericano
Process
Washed
Location
Turrialba, Cartago
Altitude 1,200 masl
Harvest
February - March 2025

 

Expect notes of Chocolate, Caramel, Dried Fruit.

Carbon negative coffee

 

 

The name Aquiares originates from the Huetar Indigenous language and translates to “land between rivers.” Known as “Aquiares Coffee and Community,” the estate is the largest coffee farm in Costa Rica and home to approximately 1,800 people. Founded in 1890, the farm was later transformed into a model of sustainable and socially responsible coffee production under the leadership of Diego Robelo.

Situated on the fertile slopes of the Turrialba Volcano, the estate enjoys rich volcanic soil and abundant rainfall that create perfect conditions for cultivating exceptional Arabica coffee. Towering Ceiba trees provide natural shade, while the surrounding streams and tropical forests nurture a thriving ecosystem that enhances both biodiversity and coffee quality.

Covering about 600 hectares of coffee plantations and 200 hectares of protected rainforest, Aquiares balances large-scale coffee cultivation with conservation and community development. It holds Rainforest Alliance certification and was the first coffee farm in Costa Rica to achieve carbon-neutral status, reflecting its deep commitment to sustainability, environmental protection, and the wellbeing of its people.

Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 18 reviews)

Aurora P. ★★★★★

Turrialba's altitude really shows in this washed H1 Centroamericano—clean, bright, and silky through the finish. I brewed it as a pour-over and the cup stayed sweet from hot all the way down to room temp.

Robert ★★★★★

The H1 Centroamericano cultivar really shines here—that washed process brings out a clean, bright cup that’s perfect for my morning pour-over. At 1,200 masl, you can taste the altitude in the crisp acidity. I’ve already ordered another bag.

Joshua F. ★★★★★

The washed process keeps it incredibly clean—there’s no muddiness at all, just a crisp, bright cup that makes the H1 cultivar really stand out. I’ve been brewing it as a pour-over and the sweetness lingers nicely even as it cools. Definitely ordering another bag before this harvest runs out.