Variety encyclopedia

Esperanza

Esperanza is an Arabica coffee variety grown at Aquiares Estate. Aquiares lists it among the estate's varieties with a green-apple, caramelized-orange and cane-sugar cup profile; Sightglass identifies its Aquiares Red Honey release as exclusively Esperanza.

What does it tend to taste like?

Aquiares describes green apple, caramelized orange and cane sugar; individual lots vary with process and roast.

Why producers grow it

Aquiares grows Esperanza as part of its quality-focused variety program; the estate emphasizes the interaction of genetics, processing and drying.

Sources & further reading
  • · https://www.aquiares.com/es/wholesale
  • · https://sightglasscoffee.com/products/costa-rica-aquiares-estate-red-honey-diego-robelo