MediumMangoPearKiwi+1
SCA 89.0
$4.09/oz
Producer
Francisco Mena
CRCentral Valley, Lourdes de Naranjo, Naranjo +2
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Currently in stock
- 1
- Roasters carrying
- 9
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 73.9
Francisco Mena’s lots are carried by 9 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 9 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Francisco Mena operates across several key coffee-growing regions in Costa Rica, including Lourdes de Naranjo, Naranjo, Tarrazu, and the West Valley. The coffee lots sourced from his production are cultivated at altitudes ranging from 1500 to 1700 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape of his production is diverse, with Villa Sarchi being the most frequently represented cultivar in the catalog. Other varieties grown include Geisha, Yellow Catuai, SL-28, and Pacamara, alongside other unspecified cultivars.
His process portfolio demonstrates a wide range of post-harvest techniques. The catalog includes examples of washed, natural, and various honey processes, such as red honey. Additionally, he has produced lots utilizing experimental methods, including anaerobic natural processing.
Francisco Mena’s work is represented by 12 total coffees in the index, which are currently carried by nine different roasters. Recent catalog entries include the Costa Rica Sumava Gesha processed as a washed coffee by Zoka Coffee, the Costa Rica Sumava La Ladera SL-28 Yellow Honey processed by Plowshares Coffee Roasters, and the Costa Rica Reposado featuring Villa Sarchi processed as honey by Kiss the Hippo Coffee.
His production is characterized by a broad range of processing methods applied to a diverse selection of coffee varieties.
- West Valley producer
- diverse process portfolio
- Villa Sarchi focus
- multi-roaster recognition
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- villa sarchi6 lots
- geisha1 lot
- yellow catuai1 lot
- pacamara1 lot
- sl281 lot
Processes
- Washed2
- Honey2
- Natural2
Altitude
1500–1780m
Harvests
2024
Zoka Coffee1 lot
Archived (11)
Costa Rica Francisco Mena
Honey lot with White Grape, Plum, and Natural Wine in the cup.
Lourdes de Naranjo, CR · Honey
LightGrapePlumWiney
ROTY 2014 roaster
82
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Sumava Lactico
Expect Peach, Vanilla, and Orange Wine from this anaerobic natural.
Tarrazu, CR · Anaerobic Natural
LightPeachVanillaWiney
ROTY 2014 roaster
82
$1.91/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Sumava Black Moon 7
Natural lot with Pineapple, Caramel, and Spiced Rum in the cup.
Naranjo, CR · Natural
MediumPineappleCaramelWhiskey
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$1.68/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica - Sumava de Lourdes: Reposado Red Honey, Villa Sarchi
Red Honey lot with Rhubarb Crumble, Pineapple, and Plum in the cup.
Naranjo, CR · Red Honey
Other FruitPineapplePlum
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$1.49/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica - Sumava: Black Cherry, Villa Sarchi
Cranberry, Dried Mango, and Prune on a natural build.
Naranjo, CR · Natural
CranberryDried FruitPrune
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$1.68/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Sumava de Lourdes
Washed lot with Lime, Maple Syrup, and Black Grape in the cup.
West Valley, CR · Washed
MediumLimeMaple SyrupGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$3.73/oz
Out of stock
Monte Lourdes — Espresso
Red Honey lot with Blood Orange, Blackberry, and Treacle in the cup.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
OrangeBlackberryMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$1.32/oz
Out of stock
MediumAlmondDateBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.85/oz
Out of stock
LightCherryChocolateApple
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$2.37/oz
Out of stock
Finca Sumava Black Moon
Anaerobic Washed lot with Sangria, Tamarind, and Lychee in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Anaerobic Washed
DarkTamarindLychee
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica – Sumava La Ladera SL-28 Yellow Honey
Syrupy Sweet and Well Articulated Acidity on a yellow honey build.
West Valley, CR · Yellow Honey
Overall SweetAcidity
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
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