Las Lajas, Costa Rica

MissionCoffeeWorks - "This micro lot called Perla Negra is a one of the signature coffees produced by the Chacón family at Finca Las Lajas. it is a natural process lot which means ripe red coffee cherries are placed on the drying patio for slow dehydration. Cherries are moved only twice a day, resulting in a gradual drying process that takes around 22–30 days to complete. In late 1980s the Chacón family decided to change their coffee production system, focusing on environmental conservation, providing stable employment for their workers, and preserving coffee culture within their family and community."