Costa Rica Santa Elena Estate Natural

Rosario, Tarrazú, Costa Rica

High in the mountains of Tarrazú, Costa Rica, Santa Elena Estate is a family-rooted farm where careful cultivation and meticulous processing produce coffees with remarkable clarity and character.

Owned and operated by Luz Marina “Luzma” Trujillo, Santa Elena is located in the Rosario district of Tarrazú, surrounded by cool mountain temperatures, rich volcanic soils, and elevations reaching 1,650 meters above sea level. Luzma’s dedication to quality shows in every part of the process, from the care of the farm to the careful drying of each lot.

This Natural Process coffee is dried with the fruit of the coffee cherry intact, allowing the beans to develop deeper fruit character and sweetness as they dry. The result is a cup that brings a more expressive, fruit-forward side of Costa Rica to the table.

Expect a crisp and clean cup with a silky, lightly syrupy body, layered with notes of ripe plum and grapefruit, subtle herbaceous character, and rich milk chocolate sweetness. Delicate jasmine notes emerge toward the finish, adding a soft floral quality that keeps the cup bright and elegant rather than heavy.

It’s a beautiful example of how much personality a Costa Rican coffee can take on through processing—and a delicious opportunity to experience Santa Elena Estate from a different angle.

Coffee Details

Grower: Luz Marina Trujillo — Santa Elena Estate Region: Rosario District, Tarrazú, Costa Rica Variety: 90% Caturra, 10% Typica Altitude: 1,250–1,650 masl Soil: Rich volcanic soils Process: Natural Grade: SHB EP Harvest: November–February

Tasting Notes: Plum • Grapefruit • Herbaceous • Milk Chocolate • Jasmine