87.14

Rank
15
Farmer/Rep.
Maria Fernanda Calderon Castillo
Altitude
1850
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
San José, Dota, Santa Maria
Region
Tarrazú
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Concord grape, red apple, sweet lemon, cacao, orange zest, mandarin, cranberry, green apple, bergamot orange
Acidity
Tartaric, citric, malic, complex fruit
Other
Syrupy, lively, nice bright finish
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Catuai
Coffee Growing Area
1 hectare
Farm Size
1 hectare
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
7.60
Total value
11559.6
High bidders
Solberg & Hansen AS

87.18

Rank
14
Farmer/Rep.
Efrain Naranjo Blanco
Altitude
1900
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Llano Bonito, León Cortés
Region
Tarrazú
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Allspice, lemon curd, caramel, milk chocolate, sugar cane, orange, red apple
Acidity
Citric, juicy, bright, complex, crisp
Other
Syrupy mouth feel, long sweet finish, well structured
Processing system
Semi-Washed
Variety
Catuai
Coffee Growing Area
9 hectares
Farm Size
10 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
9.10
Total value
13841.1
High bidders
Campos Coffee

87.24

Rank
13
Farmer/Rep.
Francisco Mena Vilchez
Altitude
1700
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Naranjo, Cirri, Lourdes
Region
Valle Occidental
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Honeysuckle, red apple, yellow stone fruit, black cherry, pinot noir, caramel, brown sugar, honeydew, lime, candied peach
Acidity
Tartaric, complex fruit, citric
Other
Long after finish, dark caramel, harmonious, very balanced between acidity and sweetness
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
5 hectares
Farm Size
41 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
8.70
Total value
13232.7
High bidders
Kyokuto Fadie Corporation

87.34

Rank
12
Farmer/Rep.
Ricardo A. Perez Barrantes
Altitude
1700
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Naranjo, Cirri Sur
Region
Valle Occidental
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Mixed berry, kiwi, tangerine, dried cherry, orange, fruit cocktail, fruit punch, coffee cherry, Chambord, black currants
Acidity
Acidic, malic
Other
Juicy, fresh, long and layered finish, champagne-like, lively
Processing system
Natural
Variety
Catuai Caturra
Certifications
Organic
Coffee Growing Area
8 hectares
Farm Size
8.3 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
8.50
Total value
12928.5
High bidders
Sulalat Coffee Trading

87.44

Rank
11
Farmer/Rep.
Maria Grisel Porras Vega
Altitude
1900
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
28
City
Dota, Jardin, Puerto Rico
Region
Tarrazú
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Vanilla, orange, peach, tea-like, pear, panela, macadamia, cacao beans, honey, malt
Acidity
Vanilla, orange, peach, tea-like, pear, panela, macadamia, cacao beans, honey, malt Balance of citric and malic, citric, apple, elegant, complex
Other
Good balance, round, creamy, silky
Processing system
Semi-Washed
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
4 hectares
Farm Size
6.7 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1818
High bid
7.60
Total value
13816.8
High bidders
Coffee TEK, Busan

88.44

Rank
10
Farmer/Rep.
Johana Calderon Martinez
Altitude
1972
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Dota, Santa Maria
Region
Tarrazú
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Toffee, nougat, caramel, vanilla, apricot, dark fruits, tangerine, strawberry yogurt, pear, cranberry, lime zest, cherry
Acidity
Lactic, malic
Other
Light rosemary finish, silky
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Catuai
Coffee Growing Area
5 hectares
Farm Size
5 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
9.10
Total value
13841.1
High bidders
M.I. COFFEE CORPORATION

88.76

Rank
9
Farmer/Rep.
Efrain Naranjo Blanco
Altitude
1900
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Llano Bonito, León Cortés
Region
Tarrazú
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Toffee, nougat, caramel, vanilla, apricot, dark fruits, tangerine, strawberry yogurt, pear, cranberry, lime zest, cherry
Acidity
Lactic, malic
Other
Light rosemary finish, silky
Processing system
Semi-Washed
Variety
Catuai
Coffee Growing Area
9 hectares
Farm Size
11 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
10.40
Total value
15818.4
High bidders
TERAROSA (HAKSAN Co.Ltd)

88.78

Rank
8
Farmer/Rep.
Marlene Mayela Brenes Morera
Altitude
1600
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Lourdes de Cirri Naranjo
Region
Valle Occidental
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Wild berry, stone fruit, cherries, roasted almond, dark caramel, spice, orange, apricot, strawberries, milk chocolate
Acidity
Tartaric, malic, citric, complex
Other
Good from beginning to end, clean sweet finish
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Caturra Villa Sarchi
Coffee Growing Area
2.5 hectares
Farm Size
2.5 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
10.70
Total value
16274.7
High bidders
Sulalat Coffee Trading on behalf of Camel Step Coffee

89.04

Rank
7
Farmer/Rep.
Marco Vinicio Arrieta Brenes
Altitude
1600
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Lourdes de Cirri Naranjo
Region
Valle Occidental
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Hibiscus, strawberry, dark chocolate, grapefruit, stone fruit, honey comb, mandarin, raisins, palm sugar
Acidity
Balance of malic and citric
Other
Well balanced, buttery mouth feel, good body, creamy
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
3 hectares
Farm Size
3 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
10.70
Total value
16274.7
High bidders
Kean Coffee, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, Klatch Coffee

89.42

Rank
6
Farmer/Rep.
Isaias Gomez Viquez
Altitude
1500
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Getsemani de San Rafael, Heredia
Region
Valle Central
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Floral, molasses, cinnamon, dark chocolate, rose, black cherry, caramel, mango, green apple, mandarin, tea-like, jasmine, lemon, grape
Acidity
Lactic and malic, layered
Other
Full body, heavy, good body and flavor from beginning to end, lingering mouth feel
Processing system
Dark Honey
Variety
Gesha
Coffee Growing Area
30 hectares
Farm Size
30 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
15.10
Total value
22967.1
High bidders
TERAROSA (HAKSAN Co.Ltd)