{"product_id":"micepa-natural-costa-rica","title":"MICEPA Natural - Costa Rica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Fruit | Honey | Chocolate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e Chirripo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eFarmer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e Rigoberto Alaya Blanco, José Ureña Ulloa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e 1,495 meters above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e Natural Process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #010101; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e Catuai, Caturra\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMICEPA: Natural Process Coffee from Chirripó, Costa Rica\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the mountains of Chirripó, MICEPA brings together the work of a small community of Costa Rican coffee producers with a natural process that emphasizes sweetness, fruit character and depth. Produced by Rigoberto Alaya Blanco and José Ureña Ulloa, this lot offers a rich expression of an emerging coffee-growing region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MICEPA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMICEPA, short for Microbeneficio Cerro Paraguas, is a community mill located at 1,495 metres above sea level in Chirripó, Costa Rica. The mill brings together coffee from approximately fifteen surrounding farms, creating a shared space where producers can carefully manage processing and drying while maintaining a strong focus on quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is composed of Catuai and Caturra, two varieties widely grown throughout Costa Rica and well suited to the region's high elevations. While Chirripó is a relatively young coffee-producing region, its combination of elevation, climate and increasingly precise processing has helped establish it as an exciting source of distinctive Costa Rican coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNaturally Processed for Sweetness \u0026amp; Depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike washed coffees, where the fruit is removed shortly after harvest, natural processing keeps the coffee cherry intact while it dries. This extended contact between the seed and the surrounding fruit can build greater sweetness, body and fruit character in the finished cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process also requires careful attention. Ripe cherries must be selectively harvested and regularly monitored as they dry to encourage even moisture loss and avoid unwanted fermentation. At MICEPA, this controlled approach allows the natural process to add richness and complexity without overwhelming the inherent character of the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a sweet, full-flavoured cup with notes of \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, marshmallow and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mellow acidity and an elevated sweetness make this natural both distinctive and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose MICEPA Coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Processed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried within the whole coffee cherry to develop sweetness, body and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich \u0026amp; Approachable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, marshmallow and spice with mellow acidity and a lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity-Crafted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced through a shared micro-mill built around collaboration and careful processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Chirripó:\u003c\/strong\u003e A growing Costa Rican coffee region gaining recognition for quality and distinctive lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExperience MICEPA Natural Coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a different expression of Costa Rican coffee, where careful natural processing brings additional sweetness and depth to the character of Chirripó.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Bean Coffee, Roasted to Perfection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose your bag size above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur labels now feature both filter and espresso symbols, reflecting a simple truth: our coffees are crafted to shine with any brewing method. Discover unique flavours with each brew, while we continue to highlight coffees specially suited for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about our flavour profile categories? \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all ground coffee purchases are \u003cstrong\u003efinal sale\u003c\/strong\u003e and are \u003cstrong\u003enot eligible for refund or exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because ground coffee is prepared specifically to your selected grind size, we are unable to accept returns or offer exchanges once the package has been opened or shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure of your grind preference, we recommend choosing whole bean coffee for maximum flexibility and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transcend Coffee \u0026 Roastery","offers":[{"title":"300g","offer_id":45823084036165,"sku":"WBF-12-COR-MICEPANAT","price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"900g","offer_id":45823084068933,"sku":"WBF-32-COR-MICEPANAT","price":76.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2250g","offer_id":45823084101701,"sku":"WBF-80-COR-MICEPANAT","price":182.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/8071\/8384\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Micepa_Natural_-_Costa_Rica_300g.png?v=1790345840","url":"https:\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/products\/micepa-natural-costa-rica","provider":"Transcend Coffee \u0026 Roastery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}