Costa Rica Finca Don José Java Natural 2025

Don José Farm & Brumas del Zurquí

The Don José farm, part of Brumas del Zurquí and managed by Juan Ramón Alvarado Rodríguez, sits at 1,800 masl in the famed Tarrazú region. Brumas del Zurquí is a family-owned group of farms with four generations of expertise, known for its regenerative agriculture practices, Cup of Excellence wins, and commitment to sustainability. Don José farm, the last property acquired by the family patriarch, represents both the history of the Alvarado family and Costa Rica’s enduring dedication to high-quality coffee.

Java Variety

This micro-lot is composed entirely of Java, a variety originally from Ethiopia that spread to Indonesia before being introduced to Latin America. Java has found a welcoming home in Costa Rica’s high-altitude regions, where it expresses delicate, elegant flavors with smooth sweetness and complex aromatics. Though not widely planted, Java is prized for its cup quality, offering refined structure and balance that stand out in specialty micro-lots.

Natural Processing

This lot was prepared using the natural process. Ripe cherries are selectively handpicked and dried in the sun with the fruit intact. This method allows sugars and mucilage to impart sweetness and depth. At Don José, natural coffees are turned frequently to promote uniform drying and to avoid defects. The result is a vibrant coffee with fruit-forward intensity, layered sweetness, and a velvety body, accentuated by the elegance of the Java variety.

Costa Rican Coffee History

Costa Rica has developed a reputation both for high quality coffee and for innovation – a winning combination. These factors along with Costa Rica’s quality socio-economic infrastructure programs such as universal healthcare, high education levels, sophisticated agronomy and research, and well-regulated agricultural sustainability programs certainly contribute to the high cost of its coffee. Additionally, Costa Rican producers receive nearly 80% of the FOB value of the coffee, guaranteed. Read more in our Costa Rica Green Coffee Origin Report.