Costa Rica Danilo Salazar San Cristobal Natural Micro-Lot

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Finca San Cristobal de Llano is a 17-hectare specialty coffee farm that’s owned by Christian, Greivin and Pablo Salazar. The Salazar family has been producing coffee in Llano Bonito de Naranjo, Costa Rica for over fifty years and three generations. 

Finca San Cristobal de Llano is a member of Cafe de Altura de San Ramon. This organization was founded in 2004 to process coffee throughout Costa Rica. This particular lot comes to Royal New York from the association’s micro lot program. In this program, exceptional single producer lots are sourced from West Valley, Central Valley, Tres Rios, and Tarrazu. These lots are then trucked to a central milling facility in San Ramon to be processed. The association works hard to provide its more than 500 producers with the knowledge and resources they need to sell their coffee for the premiums they deserve.

Flavor Notes:  Pineapple + Black Cherry + Peach 

Roast Level:  Light

The Costa Rica Danilo Salazar San Cristobal Natural Micro-Lot, roasted by Coffee By Design, represents a focused collaboration from producers Christian, Greivin, and Pablo Salazar. Sourced from the Llano Bonito de Naranjo region of Costa Rica, this selection highlights the distinct character of the area’s output. The coffee is prepared using the natural process, a method where the fruit remains intact during drying, which often contributes to a heavier body and pronounced sweetness in the cup.

In this specific lot, the roaster identifies vibrant notes of pineapple, black cherry, and peach. When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better categorize the complex fruit-forward acidity typical of high-quality natural-processed coffees. By emphasizing the specific contributions of the Salazar family, this micro-lot offers a clear window into the unique terroir of Naranjo, showcasing how regional conditions and careful post-harvest handling shape the final sensory experience.