Some coffees walk into the room loud. This one strolls in, says a confident but quiet hello, and quickly becomes your favorite person at the party.
The Origin: High Elevation in Tarrazú
Santa Rosa comes to us from Macho, a small farm in the Tarrazú region of Costa Rica, where Efrain Naranjo grows Catuai on a mountainside in León Cortés. The “1900” isn’t a year—it’s the elevation: 1,900 meters above sea level. At this altitude, the air is thin, the soil is sandy, and the clouds roll right over the trees. Planted in 2003, these trees have been maturing in that high-altitude environment for over two decades.
The Process: Reposado (Rested) & Mountain Milling
Great, 1900 means elevation - but what about Reposado? Reposado means “rested” in spanish. The "Reposado" designation means the coffee is stored for an additional period after initial drying before entering the supply chain. This resting process (reposo) mellows the acidity and deepens the sweetness. You can taste the patience.
After harvest, the cherries head to the Santa Rosa micro-mill, run by Gelbert Naranjo. This mill sits atop a mountain; in its first year, wind tore up the drying beds, but the team rebuilt and has been processing coffee there since 2010. That stubbornness is exactly what we value at Greater Goods.
Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle, Heritage Pear, & Panela
When we cupped this coffee, it opened with a soft honeysuckle floral note, moved into heritage pear, and finished with the deep brown-sugar sweetness of panela**. It’s a sweet, composed cup without making a big show of it—the kind of coffee meant for a slower Saturday.
We like it best on pour-over, where the florals get the most room to shine, but it holds up wonderfully as drip, too.
Santa Rosa 1900 - Reposado is a limited-time offering, so when it’s gone, it’s gone. A portion of every bag supports the Autism Society of Texas, which makes reaching for that second cup even better.
Grab a bag in 4 oz, 10 oz, 2 lb or 5 lb, and take your time with it. It’s what Efrain and Gelbert would want.
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