{"product_id":"costa-rica-hacienda-la-union-espresso-coffee","title":"Costa Rica Hacienda La Union Espresso Coffee","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare Mocha‑variety microlot from Hacienda La Unión, processed at the renowned Volcán Azul micro‑mill This espresso roast is bold, fruit‑forward and intensely sweet — a perfect showcase of Costa Rica’s most innovative processing and one of its most historic coffee families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Mocha \/ Mokka Varietal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMocha coffee bean\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cem\u003eMokka\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the oldest and most distinctive Arabica varieties in the world. Naturally tiny in size and famously low‑yielding, Mocha produces intensely sweet, fruit‑forward cups with remarkable complexity — which is exactly why it’s so prized by specialty growers and competition roasters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from Yemen and later cultivated in Ethiopia, Mocha is cherished for its distinctive flavour profile, shaped by its genetics and slow maturation. It’s known for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall, dense beans\u003c\/strong\u003e that develop concentrated flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e with berry, tropical fruit and cocoa notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique cup character\u003c\/strong\u003e that stands out even in experimental processes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e at high altitude, contributing to depth and structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Hacienda La Unión, the Mocha varietal thrives at \u003cstrong\u003e1500–1600 masl\u003c\/strong\u003e, where cool nights and volcanic soils help build its signature intensity. Combined with Alejo Kahle Castro’s meticulous farming and anaerobic natural processing, this Mocha lot becomes a syrupy, expressive espresso with layered fruit complexity and a long, sweet finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender, Peach, Sweet \u0026amp; Sugary, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla Biscuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA syrupy, fruit‑forward espresso with bright peach, sweet tropical tones and a creamy vanilla‑biscuit finish. Lavender aromatics lift the cup, while sugary sweetness and dense Mocha‑varietal structure create a long, satisfying finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Farm With 180+ Years of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHacienda La Unión has been in the \u003cstrong\u003eCastro‑Kahle\u003c\/strong\u003e family since the 1840s. The story begins even earlier, in the 19th century, when Alejo C. Jiménez (Costa Rica) and Wilhelm Kahle (Mexico) shared one ambition: \u003cstrong\u003eto produce the best coffee in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e for Europe’s emerging gourmet market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, fifth‑generation producer \u003cstrong\u003eAlejo Kahle Castro\u003c\/strong\u003e continues that legacy — combining heritage farming with cutting‑edge processing. His coffees consistently place in the \u003cstrong\u003eCup of Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e, earning multiple top‑ranking positions across Hacienda La Unión, Hacienda Colima and Volcán Azul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.motobean.com.au\/blogs\/motobean-specialty-coffee-blog\/alejo-kahle-castro-heritage-innovation-the-future-of-costa-rican-coffee\" title=\"Alejo Kahle Castro: Heritage, Innovation \u0026amp; The Future of Costa Rican Coffee\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlejo Kahle Castro: Heritage, Innovation \u0026amp; The Future of Costa Rican Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Exceptional Mocha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mocha variety is planted at \u003cstrong\u003e1500–1600 masl\u003c\/strong\u003e in fertile volcanic soils. Pre‑harvest work is meticulous: soil health, nutrient balance, disease protection and long‑term sustainability are managed year‑round to ensure complex flavour development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherries are picked only at peak ripeness, guided by \u003cstrong\u003ebrix measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e — often 22–30 brix — ensuring maximum sweetness and flavour intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnaerobic Natural Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where Hacienda La Unión’s innovation shines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherries are placed in sealed anaerobic tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygen is released and replaced naturally with CO₂.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation is monitored through \u003cstrong\u003etime, temperature, pH and brix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additives — only the farm’s own native yeasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fermentation, cherries dry slowly on patios or raised beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee is turned daily from 8am–2pm, then covered overnight to maintain warmth and prevent moisture gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying takes \u003cstrong\u003e7–16 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on weather and process variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a deeply expressive, fruit‑driven coffee with syrupy sweetness and layered complexity — perfect for espresso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare Mocha variety, a historic farm, and a modern anaerobic natural process — this lot is Costa Rican innovation at its finest. Expect a rich, sweet, flavour‑packed espresso with tropical fruit complexity and a long, satisfying finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Los Santos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alejo Kahle Castro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/b\u003e Mocha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1500-1600 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProcess: \u003c\/b\u003eAnaerobic Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium (Optimised for Specialty Espresso)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrew Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26-29 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop Moto Bean Roasting in West Melbourne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelbourne Roasted\u003c\/b\u003e: Freshly roasted and shipped from our roastery to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motobean Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250gm \/ whole beans","offer_id":58559592497312,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_250G_EB","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250gm \/ ground - espresso","offer_id":58559592530080,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_250G_EGR","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250gm \/ ground - stovetop","offer_id":58559592562848,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_250G_EGR","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250gm \/ ground - aeropress","offer_id":58559592595616,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_250G_EGR","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250gm \/ ground - paper filter","offer_id":58559592628384,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_250G_EGR","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250gm \/ ground - plunger","offer_id":58559592661152,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_250G_EGR","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ whole beans","offer_id":58559592693920,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_1KG_EB","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - espresso","offer_id":58559592726688,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_1KG_EGR","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - stovetop","offer_id":58559592759456,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_1KG_EGR","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - aeropress","offer_id":58559592792224,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_1KG_EGR","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - paper filter","offer_id":58559592824992,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_1KG_EGR","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - plunger","offer_id":58559592857760,"sku":"HACIENDALAUNION_1KG_EGR","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/5655\/7639\/files\/Costa_Rica_Hacienda_La_Union_Espresso_Coffee_Beans_250g.jpg?v=1785465449","url":"https:\/\/www.motobean.com.au\/products\/costa-rica-hacienda-la-union-espresso-coffee","provider":"Motobean Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}