Yet another delicious coffee from our friends at Aquiares, Esperanza Natural brings a nuanced creamy fruitiness that you won't want to miss. This coffee represents a commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices. Aquiares, a Costa Rican legacy farm, is renowned for its dedication to both people and the planet, fostering biodiversity, carbon capture, and strong community support for its Costa Rican and migrant workers. Led by figures like Diego Robelo, the farm exemplifies how coffee can positively impact lives. This coffee offers sweetly balanced notes of strawberry cream and tayberry, providing a juicy, smooth, and sweet experience. Skylark Coffee is proud to partner with Aquiares, aiming to offer their consistent, high-quality coffee year-round. Aquiares, located on the fertile slopes of Turrialba volcano, has a century-long history of producing high-quality Arabica coffee while protecting its natural environment and supporting its 1,800-person community. Their sustainable agriculture model includes hand-picking by expert harvesters, providing safe working conditions, housing, and healthcare for workers. The farm leads in environmental sustainability, with extensive shade tree planting, soil health initiatives, and Rainforest Alliance Certification (since 2003), including the Climate Module (since 2012) for low emissions. Elevation: 800-1400 Meters Above Sea Level Varietal: Esperanza Cup score: 87 Price paid per kg: £10.60 Process: Natural