Introduction to Costa Rica's Hacienda Ponte and Costa Rican Coffee Flavor Characteristics

Finca Ponte Estate: Tarrazú's Hidden Gem

Established just over six years ago, Finca Ponte Estate is located in the Leon Coretz region of the Tarrazú coffee-growing area. It is one of several estates founded as a cooperative by the six Rivera siblings. Situated on mountain slopes at elevations exceeding 1,500 meters above sea level, the estate cultivates primarily the Caturra variety. The land undergoes thorough analysis and preparation before planting the most robust seedlings, aiming to achieve exceptional harvests and outstanding cup quality. The estate produces approximately 500 bags of coffee annually.

Commitment to Excellence and Conservation

These estates place special emphasis on natural conservation, maintaining shade trees throughout their properties. During harvest periods, only fully ripe cherries are selectively picked. Dedicated personnel oversee the entire wet and dry processing, with the utmost attention paid to achieving coffee with clean cup characteristics and exceptional personality - exemplifying the rich flavor and aromatic profile that defines a truly fine coffee.

FrontStreet Coffee's Pour-Over Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee's recommended pour-over parameters: V60 dripper, grind setting 3.5 on the Fuji grinder, water temperature 90°C, coffee-to-water ratio 1:15, using 15 grams of coffee to brew 225 grams of water, with a total brew time of 2 minutes.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

A V60 is the ideal way to frame the bright, delicate flavors of a coffee like Finca Ponte, and FrontStreet Coffee's Gedeb Guttity Cooperative is a wonderful companion. With skilled processing behind it, this washed Ethiopian coffee shows jasmine florals and bright citrus acidity to the fullest, and after a light-medium roast it opens into green tea and honey notes - suited to pour-over, cold brew and espresso alike.

If you like the tropical fruit style that a V60 can highlight, FrontStreet Coffee's Ethiopia Hualei brings intense strawberry, passion fruit, jackfruit and even lychee aromas with very low bitterness and a juicy, smooth body - so fruit-forward that many drinkers call it "the coffee that does not taste like coffee."