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

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

87.08

Rank
16
Farmer/Rep.
Marco Chacón Madrigal
Altitude
1900
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Santa Maria de Dota
Region
Tarrazú
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Red apple, peach, raisin, dried apricot, plum, lemon peel, caramel, chocolates
Acidity
Malic, sparkling, citric, tartaric
Other
Viscous syrupy mouth feel, creamy, peach and apple aftertaste
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Catuai
Coffee Growing Area
1 hectare
Farm Size
1 hectare
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
8.10
Total value
12320.1
High bidders
WATARU for FRESH ROASTER COFFEE TONYA CO., LTD

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

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

85.68

Rank
32
Farmer/Rep.
Cesar Felipa Rodriguez Villalobos
Altitude
1700
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
23
City
Zarcero
Region
Valle Occidental
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, molasses, dried fruit, gingersnaps, rhubarb, strawberry, dried raspberries
Acidity
Lactic, citric
Other
Thick, creamy, silky, aromatic finish
Processing system
Honey
Variety
Caturra
Certifications
Organic
Coffee Growing Area
4.5 hectares
Farm Size
5 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1521
High bid
7.60
Total value
11559.6
High bidders
Dabov Specialty Coffee

85.46

Rank
35
Farmer/Rep.
Juan Diego Hidalgo Umaña
Altitude
1900
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
25
City
Santa Maria de Dota
Region
Tarrazú
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Pink grapefruit, plum, baker’s chocolate, butter toffee, maple syrup, malt, fennel
Acidity
Complex, malic, lively
Other
Juicy, well balanced, velvet body, sweet notes
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Catuai
Coffee Growing Area
1 hectare
Farm Size
1 hectare
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1653
High bid
7.50
Total value
12397.5
High bidders
Lofbergs Lila AB

86.28

Rank
26
Farmer/Rep.
Luis Enrique Navarro Porras
Altitude
1850
Country
Costa Rica
Year
2015
Size (30kg boxes)
30
City
Dota, Jardin, La Bandera
Region
Tarrazú
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Anise, cardamom, Belgian chocolate, herbal tea, almond, plums, dark stone fruit
Acidity
Lactic, tart, bright
Other
Silky finish
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
3 hectares
Farm Size
3.58 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
1951
High bid
7.45
Total value
14534.95
High bidders
Wataru & Co., Ltd.
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