Expect a pleasant and well-balanced cup with notes of white grape and black tea with a honey aftertaste.

Uncommon Coffee Roasters (UCR) works directly with coffee farmers whenever possible. In 2017, we visited the Zalmari Coffee Estate (ZCE). The estate lies in the micro-region of Cachi, Orosi Valley in Costa Rica. Four generations of the family have worked to maintain a balance of environmentally friendly practices, support for the community and top-quality coffee.

ZCE is run by fourth generation Cecilia (Ceci) Genis and her mother, Marigold Murray. The estate was the first to obtain the Women Care Certification, a new certification designed to improve the sustainable lifestyle for women involved in the cultivation, processing, trading, and exporting of coffee.

Elevation: 1250 masl

Varieties: Caturra

Region: Cachi, Orosi Valley, Costa Rica

Process: Semi-washed