{"product_id":"bjorn-costa-rica-el-refugio-natural","title":"Bjorn - Costa Rica El Refugio Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCosta Rica El Refugio Natural\u003c\/h2\u003e\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. Here, cool temperatures, rich volcanic soil and a distinctive Central Valley microclimate create the conditions for exceptional Costa Rican coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finca El Refugio, Getsemaní, Heredia, Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mario Barquero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villa Sarchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the coffee\u003c\/h3\u003e\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. At El Refugio, coffee is grown across nine hectares, with around 80% of production reserved for the specialty market.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 actively renewing part of the plantation each year, strengthening its resilience for future harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNaturally processed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe cherries are selectively hand-picked and sorted before being kept separate by variety as microlots. The coffee dries whole on raised African beds for around three weeks, allowing fruit sugars to develop a sweet, fruit-forward character and layered complexity. Moisture is closely monitored throughout to protect clarity and quality, before the coffee travels just nine kilometres to the mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStronger together\u003c\/h3\u003e\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, investing in low-emission production, agroforestry, climate-resilience projects and practical support for farming families, including childcare for the children of seasonal pickers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bjorn Speciality Coffee","offers":[{"title":"1kg \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":57218657222980,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":57218657255748,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Cafetiere","offer_id":57218657288516,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Aeropress\/V60","offer_id":57218657321284,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":57218657354052,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/3174\/7140\/files\/ElRefugio.jpg?v=1788797706","url":"https:\/\/danelawcoffee.co.uk\/products\/bjorn-costa-rica-el-refugio-natural","provider":"Danelaw Speciality Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}