2026 Costa Rica Cup of Excellence Rank #3 – El Cedro Geisha Washed

Experience an award-winning micro-lot from the prestigious 2026 Costa Rica Cup of Excellence (COE) competition. Awarded Rank #3 with an exceptional score of 90.67, El Cedro represents the absolute pinnacle of Costa Rican specialty coffee. Grown at 1,950 meters in the renowned Tarrazú region, this washed Geisha showcases stunning floral aromatics, juicy fruit notes, and a beautifully refined sweetness. -------------------------------------------------- Tasting Notes Orange Blossom · Stone Fruit · Toasted Sugar · Red Currant -------------------------------------------------- Coffee Details COE Rank & Score: Rank #3 (Score 90.67) Farm: El Cedro Mill / Estate: Hacienda San Isidro Labrador Farmer: Johel Monge Naranjo & Matías Monge Varietal: Geisha Process: Washed Region: Dota, Tarrazú, Costa Rica Altitude: 1,950 MASL -------------------------------------------------- Story & Profile Cup of Excellence Excellence: Evaluated through rigorous blind tastings by world-class international judges, this micro-lot achieved top honors (Rank #3) in one of the coffee world's most demanding competitions. Family Tradition & Mastery: Produced by Johel Monge Naranjo and his son Matías at Hacienda San Isidro Labrador, combining over a decade of dedication with technical innovation. Their micromill has competed in COE for 7 consecutive years. Extreme High-Altitude Terroir: Grown at 1,950 meters in the cool mountain climate and rich soils of the Tarrazú region, producing a clean, tea-like body with vibrant acidity and pristine clarity.