Not ratedExpect Dried Fig, Candied Orange, and Brown Sugar from this natural.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumFigOrangeBrown Sugar
$6.80/oz
Producer
Diego Guardia
CRCentral Valley, Central Valley,
- Coffees in catalog
- 27
- Currently in stock
- 1
- Roasters carrying
- 4
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 62.9
Diego Guardia’s lots are carried by 4 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 4 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Diego Guardia operates in the Central Valley region of Costa Rica. The coffee production takes place within an altitude band of 1100 to 1600 meters.
The varietal landscape at this estate is diverse. The catalog lists a wide range of cultivars, including Bourbon, Marsellesa, Geisha, Caturra, and SL28. A significant portion of the production is categorized under other varieties.
The process portfolio is heavily focused on the natural method. Out of 27 total coffees recorded in the index, 26 are processed as naturals. The catalog also includes a single instance of a black honey process.
The catalog footprint for Diego Guardia includes 27 total coffees across four different roasters. Recent catalog examples include Sonora SL28 and Sonora Geisha processed as naturals by Tres Cabezas and 19grams. Other examples include a Bourbon natural from Rogue Wave Coffee and a Villalobos honey process from Proud Mary Coffee.
The work of Diego Guardia is characterized by a strong focus on natural processing across a wide variety of cultivars.
- Central Valley production
- natural process focus
- diverse varietal landscape
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- other8 lots
- bourbon5 lots
- caturra4 lots
- geisha4 lots
- marsellesa3 lots
Processes
- Natural26
- Honey1
Altitude
1100–1600m
Harvests
2023
Tres Cabezas1 lot
Not ratedArchived (26)
84Cacao, Chocolate, and Caramel on a honey build.
Central Valley, CR · Honey
Cocoa PowderChocolateCaramel+2
Good Food 2025 roaster
$1.81/oz
Out of stock
76Natural lot with Apricot, Pineapple, and Lemon in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightPeachPineappleLemon+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.32/oz
Out of stock
73Natural lot with Roasted Almonds, Prune, and Molasses in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightAlmondPlumMolasses+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
73Natural lot with Dried Fig, Almond, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumFigAlmondBrown Sugar+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.62/oz
Out of stock
72Apricot, Lychee, and Sugarcane on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkPeachLycheeSugarcane
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.62/oz
Out of stock
72Natural lot with Honeydew Melon, Milk Candy, and Jasmine in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightMelonCandyJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.62/oz
Out of stock
71Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Almond on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumStrawberryMilk ChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
71Macadamia, Caramel Fudge, and Raspberry on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumMacadamiaCaramelRaspberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.14/oz
Out of stock
71Expect Cherry, Dark Chocolate, and Marzipan from this natural.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumCherryDark ChocolateMarzipan
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
71Expect Orange Marmalade, Honeycomb, and Purple Grape from this natural.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightOrangeHoneyGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
70Expect Mango, Passionfruit, and Honey from this natural.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightMangoPassion FruitHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.93/oz
Out of stock
70Dried Fig, Candied Orange, and Brown Sugar on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Dried FruitOrangeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
70Expect Cherry Jam, White Tea, and Vanilla from this natural.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkCherryTea LikeVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
70Maple Syrup, Mango, and Apricot on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightMaple SyrupMangoPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.44/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedNatural lot with Dried Fig, Almond, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumDried FruitAlmondBrown Sugar+4
$2.62/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedNatural lot with Roasted Almonds, Prune, and Molasses in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightAlmondPruneMolasses+2
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedNatural lot with Honeydew Melon, Milk Candy, and Jasmine in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightMelonCandyJasmine
$2.62/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedNatural lot with Cherry, Dark Chocolate, and Marzipan in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumCherryDark ChocolateMarzipan
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedNatural lot with Cherry Jam, White Tea, and Vanilla in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkCherryTea LikeVanilla
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedStrawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Almond on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumStrawberryMilk ChocolateAlmond
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedApricot, Lychee, and Sugarcane on a natural build.
CR · Natural
Medium-LightApricotLycheeSugarcane
$2.62/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedMacadamia, Caramel Fudge, and Raspberry on a natural build.
Central Valley,, CR · Natural
MediumMacadamiaCaramelRaspberry+1
$3.14/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedExpect Orange Marmalade, Honeycomb, and Purple Grape from this natural.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkOrangeHoney CombGrape
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedDried Fig, Candied Orange, and Brown Sugar on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Dried FruitOrangeBrown Sugar
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedMango, Passionfruit, and Honey on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MangoPassion FruitHoney
$3.93/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedMaple Syrup, Mango, and Apricot on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkMaple SyrupMangoPeach
$3.44/oz
Out of stock
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