Coffee Description
This top quality washed coffee was produced in the beautiful fertile mountains of Costa Rica by the La Candelilla Estate and Coffee Mill. Named for the local fireflies, La Candelilla is a pioneer of the micro-mill trend in Costa Rica. Look for a blast of caramel sweetness with notes of bergamot, cacao, and black tea.
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Light
Variety
Catuai
Process
Washed
Region
Tarrazú
About The Sanchez Family of Costa Rica
Named for the local fireflies, the La Candelilla Estate and Coffee Mill is located near the historic small town of San Marcos in southwestern Costa Rica. Nestled in the highland valley of Tarrazú, the mill is surrounded by abundant natural beauty and bountiful resources. The combination of fertile volcanic soil, high altitude, and temperate climate is perfect for growing high-quality coffee.
La Candelilla, owned and operated by seven siblings of the Sanchez family, was the first independent mill created in Costa Rica. Before establishing the estate, each sibling managed their own land and delivered their coffee to a coop-managed mill. During the coffee crisis of 1997, the family came together and decided to pool their land and start their own wet mill. Today, the estate is thriving and growing.
Tarrazú, Costa Rica
Red Rooster
Established in 2010 in downtown Floyd, VA (pop 432), Red Rooster was created with the simple notion of roasting excellent coffee for the owner’s existing coffee house. While we've won numerous awards and accolades for our coffee quality, our true passion is in making a positive social impact both at home and abroad at the coffee's origin.
