Santa Rosa 1900 - Light Costa Rica

Baked Apple, Allspice, Honeycomb

Limited Time Offering - Costa Rica shows off in a quieter, more refined way here. This cup is clean and expressive, with baked apple sweetness, warm allspice spice, and a honeycomb-like richness. Bright but composed, it’s the kind of coffee that feels intentional from first sip to last!

This coffee comes from the Macho farm in Santa Rosa, high in the mountains of León Cortés, Tarrazú. At 1900 meters above sea level, the cool temperatures, steady winds, and sandy soils help the cherries ripen more slowly, which builds sweetness and keeps the cup clean and clear. The result is a balanced, elegant coffee that’s easy to drink.

Details

Producer: Efraín Naranjo Naranjo Farm: Macho Region: Tarrazú Micro Region: León Cortés Process: Washed Elevation: 1900 masl Variety: Catuai

Source

Santa Rosa Micro Mill has been operating since 2010 and sits high on a mountaintop in León Cortés. In its early days, strong winds damaged the drying beds, showing just how exposed and challenging this environment can be. Today, those same winds, along with the high elevation and steady rainfall, help shape coffees that are clean, structured, and full of clarity.

Story

The Macho farm is run by Efraín Naranjo Naranjo, part of a family deeply rooted in coffee production in Tarrazú. The farm’s sandy soils, high humidity, and abundant rainfall create ideal conditions for growing great coffees, while the mature 13-year-old trees bring depth and consistency to each harvest.

Coffee at Santa Rosa isn’t rushed. It’s shaped by place, weather, and experience, and every lot reflects the patience and care it takes to grow great coffee at this altitude. Greater Goods is proud to share this Costa Rican release and the story behind it.

This washed Catuai from Tarrazú, Costa Rica originates from producer Efraín Naranjo Naranjo's Santa Rosa 1900 lot. Greater Goods Coffee highlights baked apple, allspice, and honeycomb in their light roast interpretation—a profile suggesting the washed process has preserved bright acidity and cleaner fruit expression typical of the method.

At 1900 meters above sea level, the elevation allows for slower cherry development, potentially contributing complexity to this Central American offering. The combination of citrus-adjacent baked apple with warming spice notes and subtle sweetness suggests a balanced cup suited to those seeking clarity without excessive intensity.