Producer: Chacón Solano family
Last January, we had the honor of meeting the charming Chacón Solano family at their facilities in the beautiful Sabanilla D'Alajuela region, at the foot of the Poás Volcano. The Chacón Solano family has been cultivating coffee in Las Lajas for over 80 years, spanning three generations. Driven by a deep respect for the environment and social values, the current owners, Oscar and Francisca Chacón, strive to produce coffee of exceptional quality. By always being at the forefront of innovation, Las Lajas was among the first in Costa Rica to master coffee processing methods.oneyand natural. In 2000, the farm became one of the first farms in Costa Rica to obtain official organic certification.

Las Lajas is located between 1,300 and 1,500 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Poás volcano, in the Sabanilla de Alajuela region, in the heart of Costa Rica's central valley. This area, renowned for its specialty coffee cultivation, benefits from an ideal climate: regular and abundant rainfall which contributes to the fertility and richness of the soil.

Origin: Costa Rica, Central Valley, Finca Las Lajas
Varieties: Caturra, Catucai
Altitude: 1300-1500m

Process: Black Honey.This process requires considerable time and attention. It involves leaving a significant amount of mucilage on the grain after pulping. The grains are then dried in the shade to prolong this drying stage.