Dona Francisca and Oscar Chacon

Dona Francisca and Oscar Chacon cultivate coffee in the Central Valley region of Costa Rica at an altitude of 1500 meters. Their farm operations contribute a focused selection of lots to the catalog, anchored by this specific geographic and altitudinal profile. The varietal landscape represented in their offerings includes Caturra, Catuai, and SL28. These cultivars form the botanical base for the lots documented in the index, encompassing traditional varieties alongside SL28. Their process portfolio highlights a concentration on specialty preparation methods, specifically featuring natural and anaerobic natural treatments. This approach to processing defines the flavor profiles captured across their catalog entries. The catalog footprint for Dona Francisca and Oscar Chacon includes 3 total coffees represented in the index, with 1 currently in stock. Two different roasters currently carry their lots, reflecting distribution across the specialty coffee market. Their lots achieve an average Cherrybook Index (CBI) of 66.4. Recent catalog examples illustrate their processing and varietal range. These include the Costa Rica Las Lajas Double Diamond Anaerobic prepared as an anaerobic natural by Magnolia Coffee, the Costa Rica Las Lajas Natural processed as a natural using Caturra and Catuai varieties by Backyard Beans Coffee, and the Costa Rica Las Lajas Black Diamond SL28 featuring the SL28 variety from Magnolia Coffee. The work of Dona Francisca and Oscar Chacon centers on defined varietal selections paired with targeted processing methods such as anaerobic naturals.