Costa Rica | Finca La Julia Alma Negra
Cooked Grape, Mellow Caramel, and Winey Acidity on a natural lot.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
GrapeCaramelWiney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
US$2.90/oz
Producer
Oscar and Francisca Chacón
CRCentral Valley
- Coffees in catalog
- 26
- Currently in stock
- 9
- Roasters carrying
- 16
- Avg Cherrybook Index
- 59.9
Oscar and Francisca Chacón’s lots are carried by 16 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 16 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Oscar and Francisca Chacón produce coffee in the Central Valley and Poas regions of Costa Rica, operating within an altitude band of 1400 to 1600 meters. Their work is represented in the catalog by 25 total coffees, with 9 currently in stock and distribution spanning 16 different roasters. The average Cherrybook Index across their lots is 60.2. The varietal landscape for these producers features Catuai, Caturra, SL28, Sarchimor, Orange Bourbon, and other cultivars. Process representation is diverse, leaning heavily toward natural and black honey methods. The catalog includes natural, black honey, honey, red honey, and anaerobic natural preparations. Recent catalog entries illustrate this range of processing and varietal selection. Examples include Finca Sabanilla Honey roasted by Nektar Coffee Roasters using a honey process and other varieties, Finca La Julia Alma Negra roasted by St Ali using a natural process and other varieties, Las Lajas Estate Honey roasted by St Ali using a honey process, Las Lajas Black Honey roasted by Brandywine Coffee Roasters using a black honey process with Catuai and Caturra varieties, Las Lajas Perla Negra roasted by Magnolia Coffee using a black honey process with Caturra, and Finca Los Angeles roasted by Maru Coffee using a natural process and H1.
- Central Valley Costa Rica
- honey and natural processes
- diverse varietal selection
- Las Lajas Estate
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- other8 lots
- catuai7 lots
- caturra4 lots
- sl284 lots
- sarchimor3 lots
Processes
- Natural13
- Black Honey8
- Honey2
Altitude
1400–1600m
Harvests
2025
St Ali2 lots
Costa Rica — Las Lajas Estate Honey
Expect Cooked Pineapple, Mellow Caramel, and Sugary Sweetness from this honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Honey
PineappleCaramelOverall Sweet+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
US$2.54/oz
Magnolia Coffee1 lot
Costa Rica Las Lajas Perla Negra
Raspberry, Cocoa Nib, and Honey on a black honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
LightRaspberryCocoa PowderHoney+1
SCA 95.0
78CBI
$2.33/oz
Dune Coffee Roasters1 lot
Costa Rica Los Pinitos
White Peach, Tangerine, and Chocolate on an anaerobic natural lot.
Central Valley, CR · Anaerobic Natural
DarkPeachOrangeChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.00/oz
Oddly Correct1 lot
Costa Rica Las Lajas Limitada
Natural lot with Cranberry, Milk Chocolate, and Clove in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
CranberryMilk ChocolateClove
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.67/oz
Spyhouse Coffee1 lot
Costa Rica / Las Lajas – Finca La Esperanza – Reserve Series
Expect Blackberry Curd, Lemongrass, and Cocoa from this natural lot.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkCocoa
67CBI · preliminary
$2.96/oz
Costa Rica Las Lajas Black Honey
Red Apple, Tangerine, and Wild Flowers on a black honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
AppleTangerineFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$1.87/oz
Costa Rica - Finca Sabanilla Honey
Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Creamy on a honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Honey
StrawberryMilk ChocolateOverall Sweet
54CBI · sparse
US$1.37/oz
Maru Coffee1 lot
Costa Rica Finca Los Angeles
Natural lot with Blueberry, Brown Sugar, and Assam Tea in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
LightBlueberryBrown SugarBlack Tea
53CBI · sparse
$2.70/oz
Archived (17)
Costa Rica Las Lajas Red Honey
Mandarin Orange, Brown Sugar, and Caramel on a red honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Red Honey
TangerineBrown SugarCaramel+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.54/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica // Las Lajas Black Honey
Candied Fruit, Nougat, and Almond on a black honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
Other FruitNougatAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica // Las Lajas Red Honey
Blueberry, Maple Syrup, and Sweet on a red honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Red Honey
BlueberryMaple SyrupOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Las Lajas
Black Honey lot with Ganache, Red Grape, and Allspice in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
Medium-LightChocolateGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica - La Lajas Micromill - Black Diamond Natural - SHOWCASE #04
Natural lot with Cranberry, Candied Apple, and Red Wine in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
CranberryAppleWiney
SCA 88.0
60CBI
US$1.62/oz
No longer available
La Esmeralda — Filter
Black Cherry, Pineapple, and Red Grape on a natural lot.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumCherryPineappleGrape+2
54CBI · sparse
US$2.94/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas Catigua — Costa Rica Filter
Natural lot with Yellow Plum, Manadarin, and Roasted Almond in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkPeachTangerineAlmond
54CBI · sparse
US$3.03/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas Lima — Filter
Black Honey lot with Nashi Pear, Orange Zest, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
DarkPearOrangeHazelnut
54CBI · sparse
US$3.03/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas Catigua - Costa Rica Espresso
Natural lot with Black Cherry, Macadamia, and Caramel Fudge in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkCherryCaramel
53CBI · sparse
US$3.03/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas — Filter
Natural lot with Passionfruit, Mango, and Raspberry Jam in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkPassion FruitMangoRaspberry
53CBI · sparse
US$4.78/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas Lima — Espresso
Black Honey lot with Apple Pie, Marzipan, and Vanilla in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
DarkAppleMarzipanVanilla
53CBI · sparse
US$3.03/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Las Lajas Catiguá — Filter
Expect Yellow Plum, Mandarin, and Roasted Almond from this natural lot.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkPlumTangerineAlmond
53CBI · sparse
US$3.03/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas Lima — Filter
Black Honey lot with Nashi Pear, Orange Zest, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
DarkPearOrangeHazelnut
53CBI · sparse
US$3.03/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas Catigua — Espresso
Black Cherry, Macadamia, and Caramel Fudge on a natural lot.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkCherryCaramel
53CBI · sparse
US$3.03/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas — Costa Rica Filter
Natural lot with Passionfruit, Mango, and Raspberry Jam in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkPassion FruitMangoRaspberry
53CBI · sparse
US$4.78/oz
Out of stock
Finca Sabanilla - Costa Rica
Black Cherry, Orange, and Pomegranate on a natural lot.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
LightCherryOrangePomegranate
53CBI · sparse
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
Las Lajas Lima — Espresso
Black Honey lot with Apple Pie, Marzipan, and Vanilla in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
DarkAppleMarzipanVanilla
53CBI · sparse
US$3.03/oz
Out of stock
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