Durango Coffee Company
Costa Rica Las Lajas Perla Negra
| Roaster Location: | Durango, Colorado |
| Coffee Origin: | Sabanilla de Alajuela growing region, Costa Rica |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 58/82 |
| Est. Price: | $19.95/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | June 2025 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 9 |
Blind Assessment
High-toned, richly sweet-tart. Wild honey, raspberry jam, dark chocolate, lemon verbena, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Crisply sweet-tart, malic (apple-like) acidity; plush, very syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, harmonious, flavor-saturated finish.
Notes
Produced by Oscar and Francisca Chacon, entirely of the Caturra variety of Arabica and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). Located in southwestern Colorado, Durango Coffee lays claim to a rich coffee history that dates to 1986. Its motto is “Tough Town, Great Coffee.” Visit durangocoffee.com or call 800-748-2275 for more information.
Bottom Line
Great value alert! A natural-processed Costa Rica from one of the country’s most innovative producers, roasted by one of Colorado’s most consistent roasters — this is the fourth vintage we’ve blind-cupped since 2020, and it continues to knock our socks off with its balance, finesse and confidence.
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