Costa Rica Imperio Rojo 18

A washed Catuai from the Chirripó highlands, grown on José Elandio Alvarado's Imperio Rojo micromill at elevations between 1,700 and 2,000 meters. The high-altitude conditions and cooler mountain climate slow cherry development, concentrating the coffee's structure and clarity. Washed processing lets the variety speak directly—Catuai's clean, balanced character comes through without the added complexity of fermentation techniques. This is a coffee that reflects its producer's hands-on approach: from planting through drying, Alvarado controls every stage, preserving the thread between his farms and the cup.