High on the slopes of the Turrialba Volcano, Aquiares Estate has been growing coffee since 1890. The name means “land between rivers” in the indigenous Huetar language. Fair enough: the farm sits right between the Aquiares and Turrialba rivers.

This lot is Centroamericano, a modern F1 Arabica hybrid. It’s a cross between Sarchimor T5296 and the Ethiopian Rume Sudan, bred to deliver standout cup quality alongside strong disease resistance. Old coffee genetics meet new agricultural thinking.

Combining Natural and Red Honey processing builds sweetness and body. Expect deep brown sugar, a bright lift of orange and a smooth milk chocolate finish. It’s easy-going and comforting, with just enough zing to keep things interesting.

Aquiares cares as much about people and place as it does about coffee. A whole community has grown up alongside the farm. Rainforest is protected, biodiversity is encouraged, and the estate has led the way on carbon-conscious coffee production.

A coffee rooted in heritage, innovation and real respect for the land. We think you’ll taste it.

Land Between Rivers

Aquiares has been part of Costa Rica’s coffee story since 1890. Over the years it has grown into something more than a farm: a community, a forest reserve and a working lab for the future of coffee.

That future is right there in this cup. Centroamericano was bred to cope with the disease pressures facing growers today without giving up anything on flavour. It’s the kind of quiet progress that keeps great coffee growing for generations.