Costa Rica - Luis Anastasio Castro (Online exclusive)

250 grams of whole roasted coffee beans.

Luis Anastasio Castro, better known as Tacho, was an early adapter to the micromill model. At this micromill, the Juanachute, the entire process is controlled. From planting the coffee trees to sealing the jute bags of greenbeans, all under the supervision of DonTacho. This lot is White Honey processed, which means that the beans are first washed, then dried on sunbeds in full sun for 14-21 days. The Castro family is involved in the coffee market in many different ways. One of Tacho’s sons is reponsible for the barista education program in the local high school, and competes in Barista Championships. Tacho’s other son works at a coffee exporting company and make relationships in markets.

Last batch roasted: 2025-12-04!! 

Taste profile: Sweet with notes of green pear, apples and butterscotch Process method: Red Honey Arabica variety: Caturra & Catuai Altitude: 1 800 maslHarvested: January 2024

This Costa Rica - Luis Anastasio Castro lot, roasted by Da Matteo, offers a focused look at the output of producer Luis Anastasio Castro. Grown at 1800 masl, this selection features the Caturra varietal, a plant widely recognized for its adaptability and consistent quality. The coffee is prepared using the Red Honey process, a technique that leaves a portion of the fruit mucilage on the bean during drying to influence the final cup profile. You can learn more about how these processing methods impact the final cup in our technical guide.

In the cup, this specific lot presents notes of green pear, apples, and butterscotch. While Costa Rica is often celebrated for its bright acidity and clean profiles, honey-processed coffees frequently bridge the gap between washed and natural styles, often yielding increased sweetness and a syrupy body. To better understand these descriptors, consult our flavor wheel.