Aquiares
Costa Rica
Unroasted Coffee
Centroamericano Washed
Grade SHB EP
From Aquiares Estate, one of Costa Rica’s best-known single-estate coffee farms, this Centroamericano green coffee showcases one of Aquiares’ most important varietal development projects in its clearest form. Grown in Turrialba, from the F1 Centroamericano hybrid, a cross between Sarchimor and the Ethiopian variety Rume Sudan, this coffee reflects years of investment in varieties capable of combining cup quality, productivity, and resilience.
In the cup, this Costa Rican washed coffee presents soft fruit notes, cocoa, and pleasant sweetness that carries through a clean finish. The washed process helps highlight the coffee’s natural clarity and structure. The result is a balanced cup with gentle brightness and defined flavours. Reliable and easy to work with, this coffee performs well across espresso and single origin programs seeking a dependable Costa Rican green coffee with strong traceability.
Available in very small quantities, Centroamericano Washed is a strong option for roasters looking for a clean, structured Costa Rican green coffee backed by careful cultivation, varietal research, and consistent production standards. A coffee that reflects Aquiares’ long-term commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable coffee farming.
This is unroasted coffee ready to be roasted at home or your local roastery.
What is so special about this coffee?
Centroamericano Washed Green Coffee stands out because it allows the character of the F1 Centroamericano hybrid to be expressed with clarity and precision. Developed from Sarchimor and Rume Sudan parentage, the variety was selected for its combination of cup quality, productivity, and adaptability. Through the washed process, Aquiares highlights the balance, structure, and sweetness that have made Centroamericano one of the estate’s most important cultivars.
What makes this coffee even more distinctive is the work behind its production. Aquiares has spent years investing in varietal research, farm renovation programs, and quality evaluation to identify varieties capable of meeting both agronomic and sensory goals. Combined with full traceability and careful lot management, this approach allows the estate to consistently produce coffees that reflect both innovation and long-term agricultural planning.
Aquiares: Coffee Rooted in Community
Established in 1980, Aquiares has grown into one of Costa Rica’s largest coffee-producing estates, spanning 925 hectares in Turrialba, with more than 200 hectares preserved as protected forest. Its name, meaning “land between rivers,” reflects the close connection between coffee cultivation, the surrounding environment, and the community that has developed around the farm over generations.
Beyond coffee production, Aquiares has invested in initiatives that support long-term community wellbeing. A housing program introduced in the 1990s helped many workers become homeowners within the community, reinforcing the estate’s belief that sustainable coffee production should support both the land and the people who depend on it. Today, the farm continues combining coffee cultivation, community development, and responsible land management as part of its long-term vision for agriculture.
The Land Behind Aquiares Coffees
Aquiares benefits from elevations ranging between 800 and 1,400 meters above sea level, creating multiple microclimates across the farm. Combined with an extended rainy season and staggered flowering cycles, these conditions contribute to a long harvest period that allows careful cherry selection and supports consistency across production.
Environmental stewardship plays an important role in daily operations. Since 2015, Aquiares has measured greenhouse gas emissions and forest carbon capture through a comprehensive carbon inventory, with verified results showing carbon-neutral and carbon-negative operations. Alongside biodiversity conservation, protected forests, and responsible water management, these efforts help support a production system focused on long-term resilience and the future of coffee farming in Turrialba.
These beans in details
Bean type
Whole Beans
Grade
SHB EP
Process
Washed
Cup score
84.7
Cupping notes
Fresh melon and milk chocolate lead the cup, complemented by cocoa and a hint of black pepper. Bright, vibrant acidity brings a lively character, while a light syrupy texture carries into a clean finish.
Body
Medium
Aftertaste
Clean
Acidity
Bright
Balance
Juicy and Balanced
Best for
Filter and Pour Over
Recommended Roast
Light-Medium
Producer
Aquiares // Aquiares
Origin
Costa Rica
Region
Turrialba
Elevation
1400
Varietal
Rume SudanSarchimor
Product Type
Unroasted Coffee - Small Quantities
