{"product_id":"costa-rica-perla-negra-peaberry","title":"Costa Rica Perla Negra Peaberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rare Pearl: Costa Rica Las Lajas Perla Negra Peaberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some coffees are shaped by tradition. Others are born from necessity. Our \u003cstrong\u003eLas Lajas Perla Negra Peaberry\u003c\/strong\u003e brings both together in an exceptionally rare coffee from the foothills of Costa Rica’s \u003cstrong\u003ePoás Volcano\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering an explosive rush of \u003cstrong\u003estrawberry and blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with ripe \u003cstrong\u003epeach\u003c\/strong\u003e, wine-like complexity, and a remarkably sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doña Francisca and her husband, Oscar Chacón, are third-generation coffee producers whose family history at Las Lajas dates back to \u003cstrong\u003e1948\u003c\/strong\u003e. After inheriting the farms, they began processing their own coffee at the Las Lajas micro-mill in 2000, becoming especially known for their yellow, red, and black honey-processed coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything changed in 2008. After the \u003cstrong\u003eCinchona earthquake\u003c\/strong\u003e left the region without drinking water or electricity, Oscar and Francisca needed a way to process their harvest without relying on traditional washed or honey methods. Their solution was to dry the coffee naturally in its fruit, creating what would become their famous \u003cstrong\u003ePerla Negra\u003c\/strong\u003e process and helping introduce Las Lajas to an entirely new specialty coffee market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perla Negra Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the ripest coffee cherries are selected for this natural process. After harvesting, the cherries are washed and moved to patios, where they are carefully turned throughout the morning before being heaped and covered during the afternoon and evening. This deliberate drying process continues for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e22 to 27 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the coffee to develop remarkable sweetness, concentrated fruit character, and the vivid berry expression that defines this lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Peaberry Difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e In less than \u003cstrong\u003e10% of a typical coffee harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, a natural variation occurs inside the coffee cherry. Instead of developing two flat-sided beans, the cherry produces a single small, rounded bean known as a \u003cstrong\u003epeaberry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the cherry develops only one seed, the peaberry receives the nutrients that would normally be shared between two beans. The result is an unusually concentrated expression of flavor with exceptional sweetness and intensity. Paired with the Perla Negra natural process, it produces a coffee bursting with ripe fruit while remaining remarkably balanced and well rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Las Lajas Difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oscar and Francisca approach coffee production with extraordinary attention to detail. During harvest, the \u003cstrong\u003eBrix level\u003c\/strong\u003e of the cherries is measured to determine their sugar content and identify the ideal moment for picking, helping produce the sweetest and most fruit-forward coffee possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir processing methods also dramatically reduce water usage. Because Las Lajas specializes in natural and honey processing rather than traditional washed coffees, the mill is able to minimize the amount of water required during production while continuing to pursue exceptional specialty-grade quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry, Blueberry, Wine, Peach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e A light, fluttery body that allows its vivid fruit character to remain bright and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally sweet and beautifully balanced, with ripe berry and peach character carrying through the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-low acidity keeps the cup smooth and approachable while allowing the fruit sweetness to remain front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explosive and fruit-forward, with powerful berry flavors that seem to burst across the palate despite the coffee’s lighter body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rare Pearl\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(Costa Rica)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perla Negra Peaberry rewards brewing methods that allow its extraordinary fruit intensity and sweetness to shine. Pour-over and Chemex highlight the strawberry, blueberry, peach, and wine-like complexity with greater clarity, while a traditional drip brewer brings out its balance and exceptionally sweet finish. However you prepare it, this is a rare expression of Costa Rican coffee—vibrant, intensely fruity, and remarkably well rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED RELEASE | WHOLE BEAN ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koffee Kult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709977788639,"sku":"KK-CRPB-12OZ","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/2181\/files\/Las-Lajas-12oz-WB-Right-Facing.png?v=1790605289","url":"https:\/\/www.koffeekult.com\/products\/costa-rica-perla-negra-peaberry","provider":"Koffee Kult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}