Our relationship with ElLlano started through our relationship with Hacienda La Minita, who own and operate a mill that processes the beans from a number of surrounding farms. On one of our visits down, there was mention of a nearby organic farm operated by the father of one of the mill’s quality control workers.
A direct trade relationship was formed!
Run by Jose Antonio’s family since 1935, ElLlano comes from a small organic farm just a few miles away from the mill. A farm in all senses of the word, Jose grows fruits and vegetables in addition to having pigs and cattle, a source for some of the coffees fertilizer. Set at a different elevation and aligned on a different face of the ridge along the Tarrazu River, this short geographic difference provides a surprisingly varied microclimate from it’s neighboring farms.
What you can expect
ElLlano has a stronger fruit profile than other coffees from the region, with more tones of berries as opposed to citrus. A very unique flavor for Costa Rica you are sure to enjoy!
Flavor Notes: Cranberry, Orange, Red Wine
Scale 1–10: Acidity 6, Body 5, Sweetness 5, Roast 3
