La Lia

La Lia is a farm and micromill located in Tarrazu Costa Rica. It is owned and operated by brothers Luis and Oscar Monge, who are third generation coffee growers. The farm has been in the family for nearly 70 years. In 2008, the brothers took over the farm and established a micromill. The name La Lia is a tribute to their mother Lia. The brothers learned from their parents and grandparents and are committed to growing and improving the quality of their crops. This effort is evident in this lot of yellow typica.

The 60-hectare farm consists of seven plots, with elevations reaching up to 2,100 meters, allowing slow cherry ripening and high sugar concentration. Yellow Typica is a rare coffee variety known for its bright yellow cherries that ripen to a golden hue. It has gained popularity in Central America. After harvest, the yellow typica cherries are partially depulped, leaving mucilage intact before drying on raised beds for consistency. The Monge brothers oversee every step, sometimes extending drying to enhance flavor. Their meticulous approach at La Lia micromill ensures high-quality, distinctive coffee.

In the cup we find lots of citrus fruits, berries and also kiwi.