Ivan Solis • Candy-Natural-Processed Catuai
Expect Strawberry Jam, Blood Orange, and Cacao Nibs from this experimental lot.
Central Valley, CR · Experimental
Producer
Ivan Solis’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
Ivan Solis farms coffee in Costa Rica, specifically across regions including Copey de Dota, Dota Tarrazu, San Jose, and the Santos zone. Cultivation takes place within an altitude band ranging from 1500 to 2000 meters above sea level. This geographic diversity reflects established production in the well known Dota Tarrazu highlands.
The varietal profile is dominated by Catuai, which appears in the vast majority of the catalog entries, including red Catuai variants. Additionally, the catalog notes the cultivation of Geisha, providing a distinct low volume varietal option alongside the primary crop.
Processing methods show considerable variety across the index. While natural processing is well represented, the catalog also includes anaerobic natural, anaerobic washed, black honey, and yellow honey treatments. This mix indicates familiarity with both traditional drying techniques and more controlled, experimental fermentations.
The catalog footprint comprises 11 total coffees in the index, with 1 lot currently in-stock. Four different roasters currently carry offerings from this producer, representing harvest and roast representations distributed across the index.
Recent catalog entries highlight specific lot configurations from roasters such as Sagebrush Coffee and Rogue Wave Coffee. Examples include Ivan Solis Candy Natural Processed Catuai and Finca VOO Red Catuai Natural utilizing natural processing, alongside black honey and yellow honey Catuai lots from Copey and Cuatro Vientos. Another notable listing features a Finca Abejonal Geisha prepared with a black honey process.
Overall, the catalog data illustrates a producer focused on Catuai cultivation across high altitude Costa Rican regions, paired with a diverse range of washed, natural, and honey processing methods.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1500–2000m
Expect Strawberry Jam, Blood Orange, and Cacao Nibs from this experimental lot.
Central Valley, CR · Experimental
Blueberry, Caramel, and Cherry on a honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Honey
Mandarin, Black Cherry, and Nectarine on a black honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Black Honey
Expect Peach, Almond, and Brown Sugar from this yellow honey lot.
Santos, CR · Yellow Honey
Expect Cherry, Strawberry, and Pecan from this black honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
Raspberry, Chamomile, and Orange on an anaerobic natural lot.
Dota Tarrazú, CR · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Red Licorice, Cola, and Rock Candy from this natural lot.
Dota Tarrazu, CR · Natural
Cherry Candy, Pomelo, and Red Wine on an anaerobic natural lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Boozy, Gingerbread, and Candied Orange from this anaerobic washed lot.
Tarrazu, CR · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Sweet Cinnamon, Candied Pecan, and White Grape from this anaerobic washed lot.
Tarrazu, CR · Anaerobic Washed
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