Description
IN THE YEAR 1997 I DISCOVERED A NEW COFFEE VARIETY IN MY FARM "LA LÚCUMA", I DIDN'T GAVE IT TOO MUCH ATTENTION AT FIRST BECAUSE AT FIRST SIGHT IT SEEMED TO BE A COMMON COFFEE PLANT . IN THE YEAR 2011 MY WHOLE PLANTATION WAS ATTACKED BY A DISEASE COMMONLY CALLED "OJO DE POLLO" AND ONLY THESE NEW VARIETY SURVIVED, INDEED IT WAS RESISTENT TO THE DISEASE. THAT'S WHEN I STARTED TO ONLY GROW THAT VARIETY THAT WE NAMED "MARSHELL". THE CURIOUS THING ABOUT ALL OF THIS IS, THAT I DIDN'T NOTICE THE BIG OPPORTUNITY THAT I WAS LETTING GO WHICH WAS PARTICIPATING IN THE CUP OF EXCELLENCE COMPETITION.
Farm Information
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Farm NameLa Lucuma
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FarmerGrimanes Morales Lizana
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Altitude1800 msnm
Score
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Score92.28
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Rank1a
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AwardsPresidential Award
Lot Information
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Year2019
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Processing SystemWashed
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VarietyCosta Rica 95
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OverallSweet potato, candied chestnut, raspberry, tropical fruits, jasmine, malt, cola nut, toasted marshmallow, sweet tobacco, black cherry, baked peached, cinnamon, papaya, mango, clove
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Aroma / FlavorSubtle acidity, effervescent
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AcidityCreamy, exotic, very well balanced, juicy, well rounded, jasmine finish