{"product_id":"bjorn-costa-rica-el-refugio-natural","title":"Costa Rica El Refugio Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet fruit \/\/ Layered complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vibrant Costa Rican natural from one of the country's most characterful farms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh in the mountains of Getsemaní, Heredia, Finca El Refugio is Mario Barquero's 12-hectare farm, named for the birds and wildlife that thrive around it. Cool temperatures, rich volcanic soil and a distinctive Central Valley microclimate create ideal conditions for exceptional coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is made from Villa Sarchi, a rare Costa Rican Bourbon mutation prized for its compact growth and suitability for high-altitude, windswept farms. Around 80% of the farm's production is reserved for the specialty market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMario takes a considered approach to farming. Organic fertiliser made from recycled coffee pulp supports soil fertility, nutrients are managed through soil analysis, and no herbicides are used. The farm is also renewing part of the plantation each year, helping it stay resilient for future harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finca El Refugio, Getsemaní, Heredia, Costa Rica\u003cbr\u003e\n🧑‍🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mario Barquero\u003cbr\u003e\n🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villa Sarchi\u003cbr\u003e\n🔬 \u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003cbr\u003e\n⛰️ \u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally processed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe cherries are selectively hand-picked and sorted before being kept separate by variety as microlots. They're then dried whole on raised African beds for around three weeks, allowing the fruit sugars to develop a sweet, fruit-forward character and layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture is monitored closely throughout the drying process to protect clarity and quality. Once ready, the coffee travels just nine kilometres to the mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStronger together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinca El Refugio is part of CoopeLibertad, a cooperative helping smallholders access international specialty markets and secure stronger prices. Its work extends beyond coffee, supporting low-emission production, agroforestry, climate-resilience projects and farming families, including childcare for the children of seasonal pickers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Bjorn family. 💛\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bjorn Speciality Coffee","offers":[{"title":"1kg \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":56408770183547,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":56408770216315,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Cafetiere","offer_id":56408770249083,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Aeropress\/V60","offer_id":56408770281851,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":56408770314619,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3334\/2137\/files\/ElRefugio.jpg?v=1788798408","url":"https:\/\/bjornbeans.co.uk\/products\/bjorn-costa-rica-el-refugio-natural","provider":"Bjorn Speciality Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}