Bracia Ziółkowscy - Costa Rica Corazon de Jesus Anaerobic Natural Filter 250 g

Origin: Costa Rica

Region: Chirripó, Brunca

Farm: Corazón de Jesus

Variety: Blend, peaberry

Processing: Anaerobic Natural

Altitude: 1680-1880 m a.s.l.

Cupping score: 86 / 100

ABOUT THE FARM

The Corazón de Jesús farm, managed by Jhon Alvarado and his family in the Chirripó (Brunca) region of Costa Rica, spans approximately 16 hectares across several plots, including Finca La Torre, Los Toños, and El Salitre. The project has been developing since the early 2010s, when the family transitioned from growing vegetables to producing specialty coffee. A key step was the launch of their own processing station in 2015, which was expanded in 2025, allowing them to take full control over production and the preparation of beans for export.

Production is based on a "variety-driven" approach, meaning the creation of microlots by variety and specific plots. The crops are dominated by both classic varieties, such as Caturra and Catuai, as well as more demanding and highly valued ones, including Gesha, SL28, Ethiopia 47, and Java. This approach allows them to precisely match the processing methods to the characteristics of the raw material and maximize the sensory potential of each lot.

The farm utilizes a wide range of processing methods: from classic washed and honey to more advanced natural, anaerobic, and extended fermentation processes. Fermentations are conducted under controlled conditions, often in sealed tanks, with the duration and parameters precisely tailored to specific varieties. Drying takes place mainly on raised beds and patios, and the entire process – from harvesting to stabilization and dry milling – is strictly monitored.

The result of this approach is coffee with high clarity and a complex profile: from elegant, clean Geshas and structured honeys to intense, controlled anaerobics with distinct fruitiness and winey notes. The quality of production is confirmed by numerous successes in the Cup of Excellence competition, where the farm has placed at the top multiple times, including first place in 2025.

Our beans are a selection of peaberry, sourced from the coffees that won awards in this year's Cup of Excellence. Peaberry is a naturally occurring type of bean – about 10-15% of coffee beans do not split in half but remain as a single whole. Traditionally, they are separated from the rest for the consistency of the lot. In our experience, peaberry beans can have an incredibly clean and balanced profile, which is undoubtedly the case here.

ROASTER'S OPINION

We have been dreaming of a coffee like this for a long time – fruity, with a touch of fermentation and a slightly winey character. Very ripe fruit with a tropical kick. Sweet, complex, you can start every single day with it!

Store in a cold and dry space.