Costa Rica Las Lajas

Flavour Profile

Upfront: Bright orange marmalade dominates the cup

Body: Crisp stone fruit and orange acidity linger

Finish: Milk chocolate, almond and candied orange peel

Roast: Medium

Brew Guide

Best suited to pour-over, batch brew and Aeropress, where its vibrant aromatics and defined sweetness shine. Also, fantastic as a bright, modern espresso.

Why We Love It

Perla Negra is iconic — a benchmark Costa Rican natural that showcases the innovation and precision of the Las Lajas mill. Bursting with character yet beautifully balanced, this microlot is a must-try for specialty coffee drinkers seeking something truly memorable.

Cupping score: 87.75

Processing & Origin

• Region: Central Valley, Costa Rica
• Producer: Las Lajas Micromill (Chacón Family)
• Process: “Perla Negra” Natural — extended drying, whole-cherry, meticulously managed
• Elevation: High-altitude terroir for dense, slow-ripened fruit
• Microlot: Limited and expertly curated

Costa Rica Las Lajas

Produced by the legendary Las Lajas Micromill, run by the Chacón family, Perla Negra is one of Costa Rica’s most celebrated natural-process coffees. The cherries are harvested at peak ripeness and undergo an extended natural drying phase on raised beds, where they are carefully turned and monitored to develop maximum sweetness and depth.

Las Lajas is internationally recognised for pioneering natural and honey processing in Costa Rica, and Perla Negra is their flagship expression of that craft — delivering rich aromatics, layered sweetness and exceptional precision.

Why We Love It

Perla Negra is iconic — a benchmark Costa Rican natural that showcases the innovation and precision of the Las Lajas mill. Bursting with character yet beautifully balanced, this microlot is a must-try for specialty coffee drinkers seeking something truly memorable.

Cupping score: 87.75