El Quizarra – Costa Rica

Cashew • Tangerine • Creamy

Producer Carole Zbinden is a household name at the roastery. Admired for her personalized approach, she embodies the gardener’s spirit – the name of her family mill translates to “Garden of Aromas” – and shares unrivalled knowledge of soil nutrition and agronomy.

We particularly enjoy El Quizarra as a cappuccino; the creamy, nutty notes are enhanced when paired with milk, but it has the versatility to suit any brew method.

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El Quizarra – Costa Rica

Varietal

Caturra

Process

White Honey

Altitude

1370m

Origin

Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica

People & Place

Carole Zbinden, El Quizarra

Carole’s farm is always a highlight of our annual visit to Costa Rica. Her impeccable processing uses innovative and sustainable methods to get the best results, including water-saving ecopulpers and composting the coffee cherries to fertilize future crops. Not only is the philosophy of El Quizarra something we admire, it also results in a clean, subtle and sweet cup that is easy to enjoy.

The Land

Carrizal de Alajuela, Central Valley

Tucked between the Poas and Barva volcanoes, El Quizarra resides in the central highlands of Costa Rica. The typography is characterized by rolling hills, scene mountains, and towering volcanoes, making climate extremely regional. The wet season is particularly intense in the valleys and south of the region, which supports some of the world’s most impressive biodiversity.

Brew Methods & Recommendations

Drip

Flavours of tangerine and lemon meringue pie. Medium-high acidity, high sweetness and smooth body.

Brewer: V60
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 20g
Water: 320ml
Brew Time: 3:30 minutes
Rest Period: 8 days

Espresso

Flavours of lemon drop and chocolate almond. High acidity, medium sweetness and juicy body.

Ratio: 1:2.5
Coffee: 20g
Water: 50ml
Brew Time: 28 seconds
Rest Period: 10 days

Immersion

Flavours of almond and malt. Medium acidity, low-medium sweetness and smooth body.

Brewer: AeroPress
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 15.5g
Water: 248ml
Brew Time: 3 minutes
Rest Period: 7 days