Aerial view of a rural landscape with rows of crops in the foreground, several buildings with red roofs near a cluster of trees, and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Aerial view of a lush green mountain landscape with forested hills, rolling ridges, patches of clouds, and a few tan grazing slopes under a pale blue sky.

$30.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Size

300g

900g

2250g

In stock, ready to ship
Backordered, shipping soon

Choose a subscription & it ships free!

Free shipping over $65 in AB / $75 Canada-wide

Roasted to order in Edmonton & shipped fast

If something’s off, we’ll make it right (ground coffee is a final sale.)

Dark Cherry | Chocolate | Dried Fruit

Country: Costa Rica
Region: West Valley
Elevation: 1670-1750 meters above sea level
Farmers: Francisco Mena
Mill: Sumava de Lourdes
Variety: Caturra
Processing: Black Cherry Method

Costa Rica Sumava: Black Cherry Caturra from West Valley

From the high elevations of Costa Rica’s West Valley, this Caturra lot from Sumava de Lourdes combines careful cultivation with an intensive Black Cherry process designed to build sweetness, fruit character and depth.

Sumava also holds a special connection for Transcend. During Poul’s time visiting coffee producers in Costa Rica, this was a standout lot — one that left a lasting impression for both its quality and distinctive flavour profile.

About Sumava de Lourdes

Located between 1,670 and 1,750 metres above sea level, Sumava de Lourdes benefits from the cool temperatures and high elevation of Costa Rica’s West Valley. The farm is managed by Francisco Mena, whose focus on careful cultivation and experimental processing has helped Sumava produce a wide range of distinctive coffees.

The farm is divided between Finca Monte Lourdes, home to the processing mill and many of Sumava’s experimental lots, and Finca Llano Bonito. This particular lot comes from Monte Lourdes and is composed entirely of Caturra.

Rather than the Yellow Honey process we have previously featured from Sumava, this lot undergoes Black Cherry processing, a thirty day cool climate resting process creating a very different expression of the same farm and variety.

Black Cherry Processing: Fruit, Sweetness & Intensity

Black Cherry processing takes a fruit-forward approach to coffee production. The coffee cherries are allowed to reach an advanced stage of ripeness before harvest, concentrating their sugars and developing deeper fruit characteristics.

Once picked, the coffee is processed with an emphasis on preserving that ripe cherry character through a long cool climated resting and fermentation period. Managing coffee at this level of ripeness requires careful selection and close attention throughout processing, as increased sugar content can create both greater flavour potential and greater fermentation risk.

When handled well, the result can be remarkably expressive: deeper sweetness, fuller body and ripe, concentrated fruit flavours that distinguish the coffee from more traditional washed or honey-processed Costa Rican lots.

A Standout Coffee from Costa Rica

For Poul, Sumava was one of the memorable coffees from his visit to Costa Rica. Experiencing the farm and its coffees firsthand offered a closer look at the level of precision behind Francisco Mena’s approach — from cherry selection through fermentation and drying.

This Black Cherry Caturra captures that experimental spirit. It takes a familiar Costa Rican variety and uses processing to push its sweetness and fruit character in a more intense direction, while maintaining the structure and balance that make Sumava’s coffees so compelling.

Why Choose Costa Rica Sumava?

Black Cherry Process: Extra-ripe cherries and careful processing encourage concentrated sweetness and ripe fruit character.
100% Caturra: A classic variety transformed through an unconventional processing approach.
High-Elevation Coffee: Grown between 1,670 and 1,750 metres in Costa Rica’s West Valley.
A Transcend Standout: A memorable lot for Poul during his visit to Costa Rica and an exciting expression of Sumava de Lourdes.

Experience Sumava Black Cherry Caturra

Discover a more fruit-driven side of Costa Rican coffee, where exceptional raw material, advanced cherry ripeness and careful processing come together in a distinctive expression of Sumava de Lourdes.

Whole Bean Coffee, Roasted to Perfection
Choose your bag size above.

Our 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.

Want to learn more about our flavour profile categories? Click here!

Please note that all ground coffee purchases are final sale and are not eligible for refund or exchange. 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.

If you're unsure of your grind preference, we recommend choosing whole bean coffee for maximum flexibility and freshness.

Freshly roasted coffee, shipped across Canada. Here’s everything you need to know about delivery times, local pickup, returns, and order changes.

Quick answers

Shipping (Canada): We ship across Canada.
Free shipping: $65+ (Alberta) • $75+ (rest of Canada)
Subscriptions: Always ship free in Canada
Roast & ship timeline: Most orders ship within 1–3 business days
Local pickup (Edmonton): Available from Ritchie Market
Order changes: Contact us within 24 hours if your order hasn’t shipped
Ground coffee: Custom-ground coffee is final sale
United States: US shipping is currently paused (details below)

Need help fast? Email info@transcendcoffee.com with your order number.

Shipping in Canada

We ship across Canada. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your order and destination.

Free shipping thresholds

Alberta: Free shipping on orders over $65
Rest of Canada: Free shipping on orders over $75

Subscriptions: All subscription orders ship free in Canada.

Processing & delivery times

We roast in small batches and pack fresh. Most orders ship within 1–3 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).

Once shipped, delivery time depends on your region and carrier capacity. You’ll receive tracking as soon as your order leaves our roastery.

Local pickup (Edmonton)

Local pickup is available from Ritchie Market or Transcend 124

Pickup orders are typically ready within 1–3 business days
Please pick up your order within 2 weeks of receiving your pickup notification

United States shipping (paused)

At this time, we’re not able to ship orders to U.S. addresses.

Recent changes to U.S. import and processing fees can add significant charges at the border, making small orders unpredictable and often unaffordable. To protect customers from surprise costs and delays, we’ve paused U.S. shipping for now.

If you have questions, email info@transcendcoffee.com .

International shipping (outside Canada)

International shipping is limited and availability can change. If you’re outside Canada and can’t check out, email info@transcendcoffee.com with your country and postal code and we’ll confirm what’s possible.

Returns & refunds

Coffee (whole bean + ground)

Coffee is a perishable product, so coffee purchases are final sale once shipped.

If something is wrong with your order (damaged parcel, incorrect item, or a quality issue), contact info@transcendcoffee.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and details. Photos help if the parcel was damaged. We’ll make it right.

Ground coffee (custom ground)

We grind coffee specifically to the brew method you select, so ground coffee can’t be returned or exchanged once shipped.

Not sure what to choose? We recommend ordering whole bean for maximum freshness and flexibility.

If we grind your order incorrectly, contact us — we’ll fix it.

Equipment & merchandise

Unopened, unused equipment and merchandise may be eligible for return. Email info@transcendcoffee.com within 15 days of delivery to request authorization.

Items must be returned unused and in original packaging
Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility unless the item arrived damaged or incorrect
Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is received and inspected
If you are interested in a Moccamaster product that is out of stock you can request to be added to a wait list here.

Moccamaster returns

Moccamaster brewers may be returned within 30 days of purchase if unused and in original condition/packaging. Contact info@transcendcoffee.com to start a return.

Cancellations & order changes

We start processing quickly to roast and ship fresh.

If you need to cancel or change an order, contact us within 24 hours of placing it
If your order has already shipped, we may not be able to cancel it

Email info@transcendcoffee.com with your order number and request, and we’ll do our best to help.

If you are choosing to cancel a Subscription, we would really appreciate your feedback.

Payment & order confirmation

All orders are processed through secure checkout. Once your order is placed, you’ll receive an email confirmation. If you don’t see it, check your spam/junk folder or email us at info@transcendcoffee.com .

FAQs

Do you ship across Canada?
Yes — shipping is available across Canada, with rates calculated at checkout.

Do subscriptions ship free?
Yes — subscription orders always ship free in Canada.

When will my order ship?
Most orders ship within 1–3 business days. You’ll receive tracking once it ships.

Do you offer free shipping?
Yes: free shipping on orders over $65 (Alberta) and over $75 (rest of Canada).

Can I cancel my order?
Usually, if you contact us within 24 hours and it hasn’t shipped yet.

Why is ground coffee final sale?
Because it’s custom ground for your selected brew method and can’t be resold or reprocessed.

Do you ship to the United States?
Not at the moment. US shipping is paused due to import/processing fees that can make orders unaffordable.

Policies may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page.

[{"id":45823097077829,"title":"300g","option1":"300g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"WBF-12-COR-SUMBC","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":41698700525637,"product_id":8297738960965,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-09-25T08:20:08-06:00","updated_at":"2026-09-25T08:20:10-06:00","alt":null,"width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Sumava_Black_Cherry_-_Costa_Rica_300g.png?v=1790346010","variant_ids":[45823097077829]},"available":true,"name":"Sumava Black Cherry - Costa Rica - 300g","public_title":"300g","options":["300g"],"price":3000,"weight":300,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":33027269099589,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2000,"width":2000,"src":"\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Sumava_Black_Cherry_-_Costa_Rica_300g.png?v=1790346010"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":45823097110597,"title":"900g","option1":"900g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"WBF-32-COR-SUMBC","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":41698700492869,"product_id":8297738960965,"position":2,"created_at":"2026-09-25T08:20:08-06:00","updated_at":"2026-09-25T08:20:09-06:00","alt":null,"width":2464,"height":2464,"src":"\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Sumava_Black_Cherry_900g.png?v=1790346009","variant_ids":[45823097110597]},"available":true,"name":"Sumava Black Cherry - Costa Rica - 900g","public_title":"900g","options":["900g"],"price":8550,"weight":900,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":33027269066821,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2464,"width":2464,"src":"\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Sumava_Black_Cherry_900g.png?v=1790346009"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":45823097143365,"title":"2250g","option1":"2250g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"WBF-80-COR-SUMBC","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":41698700296261,"product_id":8297738960965,"position":3,"created_at":"2026-09-25T08:20:06-06:00","updated_at":"2026-09-25T08:20:07-06:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":900,"src":"\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Sumava_Black_Cherry_2250g.png?v=1790346007","variant_ids":[45823097143365]},"available":true,"name":"Sumava Black Cherry - Costa Rica - 2250g","public_title":"2250g","options":["2250g"],"price":20250,"weight":2250,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":33027268870213,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":900,"width":900,"src":"\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Sumava_Black_Cherry_2250g.png?v=1790346007"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}]

{"id":45823097077829,"title":"300g","option1":"300g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"WBF-12-COR-SUMBC","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":41698700525637,"product_id":8297738960965,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-09-25T08:20:08-06:00","updated_at":"2026-09-25T08:20:10-06:00","alt":null,"width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Sumava_Black_Cherry_-_Costa_Rica_300g.png?v=1790346010","variant_ids":[45823097077829]},"available":true,"name":"Sumava Black Cherry - Costa Rica - 300g","public_title":"300g","options":["300g"],"price":3000,"weight":300,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":33027269099589,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2000,"width":2000,"src":"\/\/transcendcoffee.ca\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Transcend_Coffee_Sumava_Black_Cherry_-_Costa_Rica_300g.png?v=1790346010"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}

Shipping

Free shipping over $65 in AB / $75 Canada-wide.

Freshness

Roasted to order in Edmonton & shipped fast.

Returns

If something’s off, we’ll make it right. (Ground coffee is final sale.)

Sumava Black Cherry - Costa Rica