71Candied Fruit, Nougat, and Almond on a black honey build.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
Producer
Oscar and Francisca Chacón’s lots are carried by 7 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 7 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Oscar and Francisca Chacón operate in the Central Valley region of Costa Rica, specifically within the Poas area. Their coffee production occurs at an altitude band ranging from 1400 to 1600 meters.
The varietal landscape at their farm is diverse. While they grow common cultivars such as Catuai, Caturra, and Sarchimor, they also cultivate SL28 and Catigua. A significant portion of their production is categorized under other varietal classifications.
Their process portfolio is heavily focused on natural and honey treatments. The catalog shows a strong preference for natural processing, alongside various honey methods including black honey and red honey.
The catalog footprint for Oscar and Francisca Chacón includes 15 total coffees across 7 different roasters. Recent catalog examples include a Las Lajas Black Honey Sarchimor processed by Dogwood Coffee, a natural process Finca Sabanilla lot from LAMILL Coffee, and a natural process SL28 lot from Tres Cabezas.
Their work is characterized by a consistent focus on diverse processing techniques and a wide range of varietal experimentation.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1400–1600m
Harvests
71Candied Fruit, Nougat, and Almond on a black honey build.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
69Black Cherry, Orange, and Pomegranate on a natural build.
CR · Natural
81Mandarin Orange, Brown Sugar, and Caramel on a red honey build.
Central Valley, CR · Red Honey
72Black Cherry, Pineapple, and Red Grape on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
72Black Honey / Process Details: lot with Apple Pie, Marzipan, and Vanilla in the cup.
Poas, CR · Black Honey / Process Details:
72Natural lot with Black Cherry, Macadamia, and Caramel Fudge in the cup.
Poas, CR · Natural
72Black Honey lot with Nashi Pear, Orange Zest, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Poas, CR · Black Honey
72Natural lot with Yellow Plum, Mandarin, and Roasted Almond in the cup.
Poas, CR · Natural
71Natural lot with Passionfruit, Mango, and Raspberry Jam in the cup.
CR · Natural
66Natural lot with Cranberry, Candied Apple, and Red Wine in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Not ratedExpect Yellow Plum, Mandarin, and Roasted Almond from this natural.
Poas, CR · Natural
Not ratedNatural lot with Passionfruit, Mango, and Raspberry Jam in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
Not ratedBlack Cherry, Macadamia, and Caramel Fudge on a natural build.
Poas, CR · Natural
Not ratedBlack Honey / Process Details: lot with Apple Pie, Marzipan, and Vanilla in the cup.
Poas, CR · Black Honey / Process Details:
Not ratedBlack Honey lot with Nashi Pear, Orange Zest, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Poas, CR · Black Honey
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