LightMangoStrawberryBerry+2
SCA 94.0
66
$2.50/oz
Producer
Chacon Family
CRCentral Valley, Poás
- Coffees in catalog
- 6
- Currently in stock
- 2
- Roasters carrying
- 5
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 68.2
Chacon Family’s lots are carried by 5 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 5 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
The Chacon family operates in the Central Valley region of Costa Rica, specifically within the Poás area. Their coffee production takes place at altitudes ranging from 1300 to 1600 meters above sea level.
The family manages a variety of cultivars across their farm. Their production is dominated by Catuai, though they also cultivate SL-28 and Caturra varieties.
Their process portfolio demonstrates a range of post-harvest techniques. They utilize natural and black honey processes, alongside experimental methods such as anaerobic natural fermentation.
The catalog currently tracks four distinct lots from the Chacon family, which are distributed across four different roasters. These coffees represent harvest data reflected in the current index, with two lots currently listed as in-stock.
Recent catalog entries include the Costa Rica Anaerobic Double Diamond processed as an anaerobic natural by Valor Coffee, the Las Lajas Black Honey featuring Caturra and Catuai by Five Senses Coffee, and the Las Lajas SL-28 Natural processed by Durango Coffee Company. Additionally, Night Swim Coffee carries the Las Lajas Alma Negra, which is a natural process Catuai.
The Chacon family is distinguished in the catalog by their application of diverse processing methods to a variety of coffee cultivars.
- Central Valley producer
- anaerobic natural processing
- diverse varietal cultivation
- multi-roaster presence
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- caturra2 lots
- catuai2 lots
- sl281 lot
Processes
- Natural2
- Black Honey1
- Washed1
Altitude
1300–1600m
Five Senses Coffee1 lot
Las Lajas, Black Honey
Expect Red Grape, Black Currant, and Lingering Finish from this black honey.
CR · Black Honey
MediumGrapeBlack Currant
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Archived (4)
Sweet Tooth — Espresso
Expect Orange, Grapefruit, and Butter Cookie from this washed.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
OrangeGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
Overall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas - Alma Negra
Natural lot with Fruit Cocktail, White Sugar, and Nutmeg in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumOther FruitOverall SweetNutmeg
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.33/oz
No longer available
Costa Rica Anaerobic Double Diamond
Strawberry Shortcake, Apple Brandy, and Rosewater on a anaerobic natural build.
Poás, CR · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryWhiskeyFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$5.90/oz
Out of stock
Related producers
Neighbors in the same book
Same country, shared varietals; other farmers whose lots Cherrybook has catalogued.