Costa Rica Cerro Buena Vista Black Cherry

Sweet, bright, and immaculately clean—this Costa Rican microlot from the Cerro Buena Vista Micromill brings red grape brightness and milk chocolate depth together in perfect balance. Roasted to City+, it opens with a sparkling citrus and floral lift, then settles into a creamy, nutty sweetness that lingers long after the last sip.

Grown on Finca La Ponderosa at 1,680 meters (5,500 feet) in the Pérez Zeledón canton (Brunca region), this lot is composed of the Villa Sarchí variety—an heirloom Arabica celebrated for its high-altitude sweetness and dense, syrupy body. The Torres family—Luis Carlos, Hanny, Richard, and Kristel—founded their micromill in 2015 to gain independence from commodity pricing and focus on quality and traceability.

The Black Cherry natural process involves fermenting fully ripe cherries in sealed tanks for 48 hours before drying them slowly on raised beds. The result is a sweet and balanced natural with layers of red fruit, grape skin, and milk chocolate, all underpinned by the classic Costa Rican clarity that makes this region famous.

Their eco-friendly wet mill conserves water, recycles organic matter into compost, and has earned two stars in Costa Rica’s Blue Flag environmental program. The family also trains neighbors in composting, shade management, and chemical-free farming, helping to strengthen the local coffee community.

Tasting Profile: red grape, lemon blossom, milk chocolate, creamy almond finish

Variety: Villa Sarchí

Process: Black Cherry Natural

Altitude: 1,680 m (5,500 ft)

Region: Buena Vista de Rivas, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

Roast: City+ (Light-Medium)

Best for: Pourover, Chemex, or Aeropress

Every sip reflects meticulous care—from selective picking to slow drying—and a family’s devotion to flavor and sustainability.