Costa Rica: Granitos de Altura del Ortiz

Granitos de Altura del Ortiz

  • Flavour profile Lime fruit pastilles, pomegranate, honeycomb
  • Process Honey
  • Varietal Catuai
  • Roast Medium

£13.95


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  • Granitos de Altura del Ortiz is a family-run micromill in the heart of Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica - part of the celebrated Tarrazú region. Managed by sisters Johana and Joyce Calderón, the mill is known for producing elegant, expressive coffees that reflect both the terroir and the care behind them. Sitting at 1,800–2,000 metres above sea level, the farm benefits from cool mountain air and rich volcanic soils - ideal conditions for slow cherry maturation and more complex cup profiles.

    Among the varieties grown here is Catuai, a hybrid developed in Brazil in the 1940s by crossing Mundo Novo and Caturra. It’s compact and resilient, making it well-suited to the steep slopes of Tarrazú. In Costa Rica, Catuai has become one of the most widely cultivated varieties, prized for its balance, clean acidity, and ability to express terroir when carefully processed - especially in micromill settings like Granitos de Altura. The Calderón family’s approach brings out the best in Catuai, highlighting its potential for clarity and nuance in the cup.

    The mill was originally run by their father, Omar Calderón, until Johana and Joyce asked if they could take the reins - and he said yes, of course. Johana led the project for nearly a decade before stepping back to welcome a new baby, and Joyce now leads with the same dedication and precision. Omar still plays a vital role, managing the farms where the coffee is grown. Rather than expanding production, Joyce focuses on refining every step she can at the mill to ensure each lot meets their exacting standards.

    Granitos de Altura is also part of a wider movement in Costa Rica: one that champions traceability, sustainability, and women-led coffee businesses. While we source this coffee through our long-standing export partner, Exclusive Coffees, the Calderón family’s commitment to quality and transparency is clear in every lot. Their work reflects a new generation of producers who are elevating Costa Rican coffee through innovation, care, and connection - and we’re proud to share their story and their coffee with you.

    When hot, this is all lime Fruit Pastille - a super sweet citrus treat. As it cools, the sweetness becomes more complex, with honeycomb coming through and pomegranate on the finish - all wrapped up in a silky-smooth body.

    • Country: Costa Rica
    • Region: Tarrazú
    • Province: San Jose
    • Mill: Micro-Beneficio Granitos de Altura del Ortiz
    • Producers: Joyce and Johana Calderón
    • Elevation: 1,700-2,000 m.a.s.l.
    • Varietal: Catuai
    • Processing system: Honey
  • Cupping Notes: Lime fruit pastilles, pomegranate, honeycomb.

    Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores

    • Clean cup: (1–8): 6.5
    • Sweetness: (1–8): 7
    • Acidity: (1–8): 6.5
    • Mouthfeel:(1–8): 6
    • Flavour: (1–8): 6.5
    • Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
    • Balance: (1–8): 6.5
    • Overall: (1–8): 6.5
    • Correction: (+36): +36
    • Total (max. 100): 87

    Roasting Information
    Medium: take this coffee nice and steadily through the gap and let it develop a little in the gap, finishing before you get to second.

  • We offer our coffees as whole beans, pre-ground, and green unroasted.

    To help you choose the best pre-ground options for you, below is a list of popular brew methods that we find work well with our settings. And for more information, please visit our dedicated grind size article here.

    Espresso: Turkish coffee (jezve) or, you guessed it, espresso*

    Fine Filter: Moka pot, AeroPress, single cup pour-over (e.g. Hario V60 01, Chemex 1-3 cup, Kalita 155). Fine filter also works well for home espresso machines like the De'Longhi Dedica.

    Medium Filter: Double cup pour-over brewers (e.g., Clever Dripper, V60 02, Chemex 6/8/10 cup, Kalita 185, April, wide Orea, etc)

    Coarse Filter: Automatic drip brewers like Moccamaster, BUNN, Sage, Behmor etc, and syphon brewers.

    French Press: French Press (cafetiere/press pot/plunger Pot), cold brew, cowboy coffee.

    It is not possible to grind 3kg bags.

    Ground coffee cannot be refunded nor exchanged as it is a product customised especially for you. Full refund policy here.

    If you're interested in getting yourself a grinder, we have a great selection to choose from! Click here to check them out.

    *Please note that some home espresso machines will struggle with a standard espresso grind due to the wide variety of machines on the market and the difference in spec when compared to commercial espresso machines. If you are unsure whether this applies to your personal home set-up please get in touch.

  • If you place an order before 07:30, it will be roasted and dispatched that day. If you order after 07:30, it will carry over to the following working day for roasting.

    We offer free UK mainland delivery on all orders over £30.00. One bag sent with First Class postage will cost £3.50, and one bag sent with Second Class postage will cost £2.00. DPD next working day delivery is available for a flat rate of £7.00 for all orders up to 10kg.

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Granitos de Altura del Ortiz

The mill has been managed and run for the last 10 years by two sisters, Joyce and Johana Calderón. Johana was at the helm for 9 years, but as she's just had a baby, she handed over the reins to younger sister Joyce who's been in charge for the last year.

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