New Release | Costa Rica Nazareth Robles

We’re thrilled to welcome back a truly special coffee from Costa Rican producer Nazareth Robles! This is the second year we’ve partnered with Nazareth, and she’s made some exciting changes to her fermentation process, which have resulted in a flavor profile that’s both familiar and freshly refined.

Nazareth may be early in her own coffee career, but she’s the fourth generation in her family to work in coffee. Growing up learning from her father, Leonard Robles, and staying in tune with market trends, she brings both innovation and tradition to her work. The Robles family initially focused on washed coffees, but as Costa Rica’s coffee landscape embraced honey and natural processes, they began experimenting. Today, their family is known as pioneers in the Tarrazú region, consistently pushing boundaries and exploring the art of fermentation to create exceptional coffees.

This year, Nazareth has taken her experimental processing even further. With a goal of mellowing and balancing the coffee’s unique flavor, she refined her drying method by more frequently turning over the coffee during the drying phase. This adjustment brought cleaner, sweeter, and more harmonious notes to the cup, while still keeping the distinct, exotic characteristics we loved in last year’s lot.

The result? Expect to be captivated by tropical flavors like mango, papaya, and grilled pineapple, alongside rich notes of molasses, honey, and a hint of rum raisin. The cup remains exotic and complex, but this year’s profile is noticeably sweeter and more balanced, a testament to Nazareth’s careful adjustments and skillful processing.

Experimental processes like Nazareth’s not only create unique flavors but also allow producers to bring more value to their work, reaching customers looking for distinctive coffee experiences. Supporting Nazareth’s innovation is part of our commitment to helping producers bring out the best in their coffees, and we’re honored to be part of her journey as she continues to learn, refine, and grow. Nazareth is currently studying business with hopes of further strengthening her family’s coffee business. We’re excited to see how our partnership with her and her family will continue to evolve—and we can’t wait for you to experience the unique, balanced taste of this year’s Special Reserve.