El Vapor AAA Natural

This juicy and fruit-forward natural features aromas of cherries and blueberries, caramel, almond, and violet. When sipped, we noted flavors of dried blueberry, apple juice, and shortbread, buoyed by a purple grape acidity before sweetening into a finish of milk chocolate, dried mango, and a hint of coriander.

Details

Producer: CoopeDota Farm: 10 smallholders Region: El Vapor, Dota, San Jose Province Altitude: 1,900 masl Varietal: Catuai, Caturra Process: Natural Roast: Light Notes: Shortbread, Purple Grape, Coriander

The Story 

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"Established in 1960, Cooperativa de Caficultores de Dota R.L (CoopeDota) is an exceptional coop committed to its members and the environment. Nearly 1,160 producer-members living in San José Province focus their attention on farm management throughout the year and then deliver their cherry to the CoopeDota mill, where traceability and quality control are second to none.

"This particular lot comes from a group of ten farms above 1,800 masl in the micro-region called El Vapor, named after the plumes of water vapor produced when the warm air coming from a local sawmill collided with the cool mountain air. Coffee cherries are carefully hand sorted and floated to remove less dense coffee beans and then placed on raised beds and dried in the sun to 11 percent moisture content.

"This natural process highlights CoopeDota’s commitment to reduce water use and expertise in precise drying protocols. CoopeDota has a first of its kind certified carbon-neutral mill, which features hydro-powered energy consumption, water efficient eco-pulpers (also called a demucilager), and mechanical coffee dryers fueled by coffee parchment."

Produced by CoopeDota in the San Jose Province, the El Vapor AAA Natural represents a distinct expression of the Catuai varietal grown at 1900 masl. This lot is sourced from the El Vapor region of Dota, a high-elevation area within Costa Rica · El Vapor, Dota, San Jose Province known for its specific microclimates. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a heavier body and intensified sweetness compared to washed counterparts; you can learn more about these processing methods to understand how they influence the final cup.

Roasted by /shop/roasters/pt-s-coffee-roasting, this selection highlights the unique profile of the region, featuring notes of shortbread, purple grape, and coriander. When evaluating these complex characteristics, we recommend referencing the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances present in this specific harvest.