{"product_id":"costa-rica-don-joel-finca-carmela","title":"Costa Rica: Don Joel - Finca Carmela","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Rica: Don Joel - Finca Carmela\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cup opens with silky, sweet \u003cstrong\u003ewine gums \u003c\/strong\u003eand the zingy lift of \u003cstrong\u003elime\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraspberries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Juicy \u003cstrong\u003eblack grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e come in on the finish of this well-rounded and fruity coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were lucky enough to first buy excellent Costa Rican coffee from Allan Oviedo Rodriguez just shy of a decade ago. We have been building a relationship with him and his family ever since that first purchase in 2017. This year we have three different lots produced by Allan. This is a Honey-processed Villa Sarchi coffee from Finca Carmela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFinca Carmela: The Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllan has two farms in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica’s famous Western Valley: Finca La Cumbre and Finca Carmela. Their Don Joel micromill, named in honour of his late father, is situated on La Cumbre. The mill provides expert processing for both farms, plus small lots for neighbouring producers when there is capacity to take in extra cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was grown on Finca Carmela. The farm sits at 1,600 metres above sea level and is just three hectares in size. The small plot is planted mainly with Villa Sarchi and Typica, along with small trials of varieties such as SL28.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMicroclimates Are Key\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite Allan’s two farms being only five minutes’ drive from each other, their locations on opposite sides of the same hill mean they experience vastly different microclimates. Weather fronts arriving from different directions will often affect one farm but not the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven small variations in rainfall, sunshine, and wind can have a profound impact on how coffee trees grow and fruit. These subtle differences lead to distinct characteristics in the cup and give Carmela’s harvests their own unique personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Finca Carmela and Allan’s coffee journey, check out his Producer Story here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.mom\/pages\/coffee-producer-allan-oviedo-and-family\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAllan Oviedo \u0026amp; Family Producer Story\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinca Carmela may be small, but it perfectly embodies Allan’s approach: careful attention, deep respect for the land, and a vision for producing coffees that express a genuine sense of place. We’re proud to share it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003eCosta Rica\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Western Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvince: Alajuela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanton: San Luis de Grecia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm:\u003cstrong\u003e Finca Carmela\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicromill: \u003cstrong\u003eDon Joel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Allan Oviedo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1,600 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing method: \u003cstrong\u003eHoney\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: \u003cstrong\u003eVilla Sarchi\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupping Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupping notes: Wine gums, lime, raspberry, black grape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCup of Excellence Cupping Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean Cup: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: 7\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity: 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthfeel: 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftertaste: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 87.5\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you'd like to find out more about how we score coffees, have a read of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.mom\/blogs\/journal\/what-do-coffee-cupping-scores-actually-mean\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Do Coffee Cupping Scores Actually Mean?\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you fancy trying cupping yourself, we've got a guide to that too: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.mom\/blogs\/journal\/coffee-cupping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat is Coffee Cupping\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e - through first crack and keeping it steady before you drop midway into the gap.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Resting Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur coffee is roasted fresh and ships quickly – which means it might arrive a little lively. Freshly roasted beans are still busy releasing carbon dioxide (a natural byproduct of roasting), and all that activity can make your brew taste a bit sharp or unsettled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a few days to calm down and something lovely happens. Those brighter, edgier notes mellow out, sweetness develops, and the flavours you're actually after can really come into focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend resting your coffee for at least \u003cstrong\u003e5-7 days from the roast date on the bag\u003c\/strong\u003e before brewing. A little patience goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, this is just what we've found works best – not a rule. If you can't wait, we completely understand. Tuck in whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.coffee-product-description {\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #333;\n  max-width: 800px;\n}\n\n.coffee-product-description h2 {\n  font-size: 1.8em;\n  margin-bottom: 0.5em;\n  color: #2c1810;\n}\n\n.coffee-product-description h3 {\n  font-size: 1.4em;\n  margin-top: 1.5em;\n  margin-bottom: 0.75em;\n  color: #2c1810;\n}\n\n.coffee-product-description h4 {\n  font-size: 1.2em;\n  margin-top: 1.25em;\n  margin-bottom: 0.5em;\n  color: #4a3326;\n}\n\n.coffee-product-description p {\n  margin-bottom: 1em;\n}\n\n.tasting-notes {\n  background-color: #f9f6f2;\n  padding: 1.25em;\n  border-radius: 4px;\n  margin-bottom: 1.5em;\n}\n\n.tasting-notes p:last-child {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n.coffee-product-description hr {\n  border: none;\n  border-top: 1px solid #e0d5c7;\n  margin: 2em 0;\n}\n\n.traceability-list,\n.cupping-scores {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding-left: 0;\n}\n\n.traceability-list li,\n.cupping-scores li {\n  padding: 0.4em 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ebe5;\n}\n\n.traceability-list li:last-child,\n.cupping-scores li:last-child {\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Costa Rica","offers":[{"title":"Beans \/ 220g","offer_id":56331847074177,"sku":"C42 220B","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 500g","offer_id":56341105082753,"sku":"C42 500B","price":24.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 1kg","offer_id":56331847106945,"sku":"C42 1B","price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 220g","offer_id":56331847139713,"sku":"C42 220E","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 500g","offer_id":56341105115521,"sku":"C42 500E","price":24.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 1kg","offer_id":56331847172481,"sku":"C42 1E","price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":56331847205249,"sku":"C42 220FF","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":56341105148289,"sku":"C42 500FF","price":24.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":56331847238017,"sku":"C42 1FF","price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":56331847270785,"sku":"C42 220MF","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":56341105181057,"sku":"C42 500MF","price":24.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":56331847303553,"sku":"C42 1MF","price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":56331847336321,"sku":"C42 220CF","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":56341105213825,"sku":"C42 500CF","price":24.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":56331847369089,"sku":"C42 1CF","price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 220g","offer_id":56331847401857,"sku":"C42 220P","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 500g","offer_id":56341105246593,"sku":"C42 500P","price":24.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 1kg","offer_id":56331847434625,"sku":"C42 1P","price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Unroasted \/ 220g","offer_id":56331847467393,"sku":"C42 220GB","price":9.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Unroasted \/ 1kg","offer_id":56331847500161,"sku":"C42 1GB","price":38.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/1572\/files\/Ozone_Coffee_Square_2026_CRI_Don_Joel_Carmela_H_VS.png?v=1790689472","url":"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.mom\/products\/costa-rica-don-joel-finca-carmela","provider":"Ozone Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}