Welcome to another edition of Field Notes! It was great to see so many of you earlier this month at World of Coffee. This month, we’re showcasing new arrivals from Central America and sharing some updates from Costa Rica.
New Crop Coffee Available Now
We’re right in the middle of arrivals season from Central America, and new crop coffees are starting to make an appearance on our offer sheet. There’s still plenty of coffee on the way, but here are some highlights from our spot list.
Costa Rica
We have new arrivals of El Indio and La Sonrisa – our smallholder-produced offerings from San Marcos and Coto Brus, respectively – available on both coasts. We also have a limited number of bags from Hacienda Rio Negro in stock at the Annex. As we’ve mentioned in past newsletters, production was down this year in much of Costa Rica, so if you still have needs to cover, it’s a good idea to move quickly.
Guatemala
Most of our Guatemalan coffees are still on the way, but our first shipment of Candelaria Huehuetenango Organic has landed at CTI. This coffee has the classic Huehuetenango profile, with notes of orange, plum, and milk chocolate, and is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Mexico
Our first shipment of the year from our partners at La Laja in Veracruz has landed at the Annex. This washed coffee has a balanced cup profile with chocolate and citrus notes. If you’ve been looking for a great coffee from Mexico, give this one a try!
Honduras
This year, we sought to diversify our organic-certified offerings and found a great fit in Honduras. We have organic lots available on both coasts which showcase a chocolatey, sweet profile that will fit a variety of roasting needs.
These coffees and many more are available now. If you’re interested or would like more information, contact your salesperson or reach out to us via the form on our website. We’d love to hear from you!
This Month in Costa Rica
April has been an eventful month at La Minita. We saw flowering in the highest-elevation areas and our team has been working to renovate a section of the Melico lot.
We renovate around 5% of La Minita each year, removing older, less productive trees and replacing them with new seedlings from our own nursery. Renovation is hard work, but a key investment in the long-term sustainability of the farm.
At our mills, the export season continues, and we’re also working to complete the preparation of our microlots. These are unique coffees that stand out for one reason or another: sought-after varieties, alternative processes, and selections from standout partner farms. There’s always something to get excited about!
We’ll share more information about this year’s microlot offerings in a future newsletter, so keep an eye out!
New Catuai seedlings in La Minita’s Melico lot
Honey-processing at Beneficio Rio Tarrazú
That’s all for this month’s edition. Thanks for reading, and as always, if there’s anything we can do for you, reach out to your salesperson or fill out our contact form and we’ll get right back to you. See you next month!