

Sumava 'Black Moon' – Costa Rica

– Limited Edition –
Francisco Mena is a master technician who treats processing as its own craft, shaping flavours that elevate the cherry's inherent character while creating something that transcends terroir.
Black Moon is his most fearless expression of that skill, and it's back by popular demand. The process was born during a solar eclipse, which inspired its name. Cherries grown at Monte Lourdes — one of two farms within the Sumava de Lourdes micro-mill — are rested for two days, fermented for two more, then dried cold for over a month.
When a producer is given time and room to experiment, the rewards are unmistakable. Black Moon is an otherworldly cup from one of coffee's brightest minds.
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People & Place
Francisco Mena, Sumava de Lourdes

The Land
Lourdes de Naranjo, West Valley
Brew Recipes
Drip

Flavours of raspberry and mulberry. Medium acidity, low-medium sweetness and juicy body.
Brewer: Kalita Wave
Ratio: 1:17
Coffee: 20g
Water: 340g
Brew Time: 2:30-3:00 minutes
Rest Period: 8 days
Espresso

Flavours of sour cherry and blackcurrant. Medium acidity, low-medium sweetness and juicy body.
Ratio: 1:2.2
Coffee: 18g
Water: 40ml
Brew Time: 33 seconds
Rest Period: 14 days
Immersion

Flavours of stone fruit and raisins. Medium acidity, medium sweetness and juicy body.
Brewer: AeroPress
Ratio: 1:15.5
Coffee: 15g
Water: 230ml
Brew Time: 2:45 minutes
Rest Period: 20 days


