HATCH – Vara Blanca Red Honey

Origin: Costa Rica		Taste notes: Apple, Hazelnut, Dulce De Leche
Process:  Red Honey		Varieties: Catuai
Harvest season: 2025		Elevation: 1900 masl

Coffee information

“Under the leadership of father, Ernesto José Valverde Solís, this family business, Vara Blanca handles every step of production, from planting and harvesting to processing in their own micro-mill.Their processing techniques include washed, honey, and natural methods, with infrastructure improvements like raised drying beds and a solar dryer, and careful cherry selection—sometimes requiring up to five pickings during a harvest to ensure only perfectly ripe cherries. Coffees from Vara Blanca are noted for their vibrant and nuanced flavor profiles: sweetness, bright acidity, fruit notes, and often creamy or nutty undertones—attributes accentuated by altitude, varietal choice (such as Catuai, Caturra, Milenio), and meticulous post-harvest care.”