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Hermanos Aguilera Catigua Yellow Honey Licho 6

Name: Hermanos Aguilera Catigua Yellow Honey Licho 6
Brand: Aguilera
SKU: HACATIGUA_H_HALF
Price: 13.95 GBP
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86.5 Cup Score

This exceptional Yellow Honey processed catigua MG2 coffee hails from Costa Rica’s renowned West Valley, produced by the award-winning Hermanos Aguilera family. Grown at an altitude of 1550 MASL, this coffee embodies the perfect balance of vibrant and rich flavours. With flavour notes of grapefruit, chocolate, honey, and walnut, it delivers a complex and satisfying cup.

Harvested between January and March 2024, this coffee offers a syrupy body and rounded profile, with tasting descriptors highlighting its milk chocolate, citrus, almond, and nutty tones. Ideal for those seeking a bright yet smooth cup, this coffee is a true representation of Costa Rican specialty coffee.

Processing method

Honey

Main flavour notes

Grapefruit | Honey | Nuts

Varietal

Catigua

Harvest period

January - March 2024

Altitude

1550 m.a.s.l

Screen

Species

Arabica

Original packaging

Jute Sacks

Region

West Valley
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Recommended brewing method

Espresso, Filter

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Cupping Report

86.5

CUP SCORE

Fragrance

8.0

Flavor

8.0

Acidity

8.25

Aftertaste

8.0

Balance

8.0

Body

8.25

Overall

8.0

Meet your producer

Name Hermanos Aguilera (Aguilera Brothers)

Year Started 2023

Location Naranjo de Alajuela, Costa Rica See on a map

The Hermanos Aguilera ( Aguilera Brothers ) are a total of 12 siblings who have been very well known in the West Valley Region of Costa Rica for their incredible coffee. The family has been growing coffee for the past 60 years and more than 15 years ago the family decided to focus on the production of specialty coffee.

Emerging in the new world of the specialty coffee in the early 2000’s helped the family grow their business and put their name in the Cup of Excellence editions in Costa Rica, for the past 15 years the family has always been awarded for the exceptional coffees. The family has different farms where they producer over 35 different coffee arabica varieties in various processes and also you will find some experimental process.

Meet your sourcing partner

Aguilera

Countries of operation Costa Rica

Established date 2022

Aguilera Coffee Traders is a leading Costa Rican green coffee export and import company, founded by Dylan Aguilera in 2022. With roots deeply embedded in the West Valley, a renowned coffee-growing region in Costa Rica, Aguilera Coffee Traders specializes in producing and exporting high-quality specialty coffee. Dylan Aguilera, a third-generation coffee expert and Licensed Q Grader, has championed his family's legacy of coffee excellence. In 2023, he earned the title of Costa Rican Cup Tasting Champion, solidifying his expertise in coffee quality, roasting, and brewing.

The Aguilera Family, also known as the "Hermanos Aguilera," has been growing coffee for over 60 years and transitioned into specialty coffee production more than 15 years ago. The family has earned consistent recognition in the prestigious Cup of Excellence competitions, thanks to their focus on producing unique coffee varieties and experimental processes. Today, Aguilera Coffee Traders aims to create direct trade relationships with roasters worldwide, ensuring both producers and roasters benefit from the exceptional coffee they cultivate.

Their mission is to deliver outstanding coffee while fostering sustainable partnerships. With over 35 Arabica varieties, including innovative experimental processes, Aguilera Coffee Traders continues to push the boundaries of coffee excellence, offering roasters the opportunity to serve their customers with the best coffee Costa Rica has to offer.