Durango Coffee Company
Costa Rica Las Lajas Perla Negra
| Roaster Location: | Durango, Colorado |
| Coffee Origin: | Sabanilla de Alajuela growing region, Costa Rica |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 58/80 |
| Est. Price: | $18.95/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | February 2024 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
Richly fruity, complex. Wild strawberry, cocoa nib, lemon verbena, honeysuckle, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bright, vibrant acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The long, lingering finish centers around notes of wild strawberry and honeysuckle with undertones of sandalwood.
Notes
This outstanding coffee was selected as the No. 24 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2024. Produced by Oscar and Francisca Chacon, entirely of the Caturra variety of Arabica and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). Located in southwestern Colorado, Durango Coffee lays claim to a rich coffee history that dates to 1986. Its motto is “Tough Town, Great Coffee.” Visit durangocoffee.com or call 800-748-2275 for more information.
Bottom Line
A deep-toned, richly aromatic, confident natural-processed Costa Rica redolent of wild berries, sweet florals, and nuanced aromatic wood notes.
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