Every year we search Costa Rica lots hoping to find a Jaguar Honey that raises the bar just a little higher. This year's selection did just that.

The honey process has long been one of our favorite expressions of Costa Rican coffee, and this latest lot reminds us why. Rich, fruit-forward, and beautifully balanced, it brings together comforting sweetness with vibrant layers of fresh fruit in a way that feels both familiar and completely new.

Tasting Notes: Chocolate | Nectarine | Guava | Berry | Honey | Citrus
Roast: Moderately-Light
Process: Honey
Region: Tarrazú, Costa Rica
Producer: Beneficio San Diego Mill
Variety: Caturra, Catuai

At Origin
Our Jaguar Honey Series begins in the mountains of Tarrazú, where dedicated smallholder farmers deliver carefully harvested cherries to Beneficio San Diego—one of Costa Rica's most respected and innovative coffee mills.
 
Costa Rica introduced the world to the honey process, and few mills have refined it like San Diego. By leaving a portion of the coffee cherry's natural fruit on the seed during drying, the process develops remarkable sweetness and complexity while allowing each harvest to express its own unique personality. No two honey lots are ever exactly alike, and that's exactly what keeps drawing us back.
 
In the Roastery
Every Jaguar Honey release starts the same way: with curiosity as we roast, taste and develop the perfect profile.
This year's lot immediately stood out for the expressive fruit forward notes without overpowering the cup, the sweetness felt rich and layered, and the heavier body carried everything with remarkable elegance.
 
Rather than chasing brighter acidity or darker caramelization, we developed a roast profile that lets the coffee do what it already does exceptionally well...revealing the natural sweetness, vibrant fruit, and comforting chocolate notes that made us choose this lot in the first place.
 
In the Cup
Chocolate anchors the first sip before ripe nectarine and guava begin to unfold. Gentle citrus brings brightness without sharpness, while honey-like sweetness lingers into a rich, satisfying finish.
 
This is the kind of coffee that reminds us why we continue searching for exceptional Jaguar Honey lots year after year. Familiar enough to feel comforting. Distinct enough to make every harvest worth anticipating.
 
Some coffees become part of your routine. This series has become a huge part of our tradition. We hope this year's Jaguar Honey earns a place at your table.