Costa Rican Richiuzhuang map presents the flavor and characteristics of yellow honey-treated Vilasaki coffee

An introduction to Lichu Manor

Lichu Manor Finca Licho is an impressive coffee family. About 60 years ago, the first generation of landowners, Edgar Aquilera Bonilla, came to Naranjo in the western valley to start growing coffee. It was later taken over by his son, Felipe Aguilera Agrey, and is now run by Agrey's three brothers, Bernabe Aguilera Gonzalez, Antonio Aguilera and Erasmo Aguilera. In fact, 12 brothers and sisters in the family inherited the estate and worked together on four different farms.

Located in Orange County, southwest of the Poas volcano (the highest elevation is about 2700 meters), about 1500 meters above sea level, because the environment is cold and suitable for growing oranges, it used to be an area full of orange trees. Although the Lichu Manor, located in the western valley at an altitude of 1800 meters, does not seem to be as easy as the Tarrazu area, the western valley is often cooler than other mountains at higher elevations, because the western valley is blown by more Pacific air, so the quality of coffee berries and seeds is excellent. In addition to Lichu Manor, the other three farms are Finca Tono, Edgar Chayote and Angelina. During the busy harvest period, workers will be hired to help with the harvest. In addition, everything else is true, and now even the third generation is working on the manor. Like other slightly larger estates, the Agrey brothers have their own washing plant, called Aguilera mill. The cherries harvested can be processed directly in the washing plant to fully control the quality of each batch. Most of Lichu grows VillaSarchi, as well as a considerable degree of Kaddura, and in recent years other varieties such as Geisha and Pacamara have been experimented with.

Lichuangtu Coffee and Bean Honey treatment

This coffee is Verasage treated with yellow honey, the honey treatment is similar to removing the peel and the sun, first remove the exocarp and pulp, then dry the rest of the seed, the pulp mucus will stick outside the seed, according to the proportion of the remaining pulp mucus, determine different degrees of honey treatment, from white honey to black honey, leaving the pulp from the least to the most, that is, from close to washing to close to the sun. Among them, yellow honey is the preferred "honey" of the Agrey brothers.

Generally speaking, light honey treatment is more common at high altitude, while black honey is more common at low altitude. According to the wind and soil characteristics of different locations and the sugar content of the fruit, the farmers will choose the appropriate honey treatment degree to create different flavors, and add sweetness to the cup by fermentation. Water resources are relatively scarce in Orange County, so honey treatment can save water. It is quite common in the area, although honey treatment also brings considerable risks. It must be turned frequently when it is dry to prevent the beans from sticking into lumps. If it is not handled properly during the drying stage, it will produce a bad taste, and the Agrey brothers are quite adept at this method, which is one of the best in Costa Rica.

Characteristics of Vera Saatchi coffee beans

Villa Sarchi is also a natural variety of bourbon, similar to Kaddura and Pacas, resulting in a single gene mutation that leads to dwarfism (dwarfism).

In 1950-60's, Verasac was discovered in Alajuela province in northwestern Costa Rica, and was selected by multiple generations of single plant. It is famous for adapting to extremely high altitude. The yield is close to that of Kaddura and Pacas, but slightly better than that of bourbon, and the buds are green and the same as the Bourbon population.

Verasac is a Costa Rican specialty coffee, which is not common outside Costa Rica. It was introduced to Honduras by IHCAFE in 1974. To fight leaf rust, Sarchimor later interbred with the Rob gene "Timor Hybrid" in Europe to develop the "Sachmo" variety, whose root is derived from Verasage (VillaSarchi).

The disease resistance of Suanqimo is much higher than that of Verasaki, making it a more popular variety for farmers. But in terms of flavor, there are still many people who prefer Verasage, which is not mixed with Rob genes.

Treatment of Vera Saatchi Yellow Honey in Lichuangwei, Western Valley of Costa Rica

Costa Rica West valley Finca Licho villa Sarchi yellow honey

■ countries: Costa Rica, Costa Rica

■ bean seed: Verasaki villa Sarchi

■ producing area: Los Robles de Naranjo, Orange County; West valley, West Valley

■ Manor: Lichu Manor Finca Licho

■ washing Plant: Aguilera mill

■ born to: Agrey Brother Aguilera brothers

■ altitude: 1500 m

■ treatment: yellow honey treated Yellow Honey

■ flavor: raspberry, almond tower, sugar