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Origin: Costa Rica
Region: Turrialba
Farm: Aquiares
Altitude: 1200 - 1400 MASL.
Harvest: October - January
Varietal: F1 Centroamericano
Aquiares has identified the need to diversify its production to rely less on solely coffee. One very exciting new project is that of producing medicinal herbs that contain essential oils that have health, beauty and wellness applications. They started this project in 2021 with the commitment of it being the first all-women led project within their organization. They have now planted 2 hectares of herbs like Oregano, Eucalyptus and Juanilama. This last one, also known as Lippia Alba, has a fascinating lemon & mint aroma and medicinal antispasmodic properties. Their main clients buy essential oils for the natural pharmaceutical industry; but as they extract the oils, there is a residual liquid which is water-based, called Hydrosol.
Hydrsol maintains the organoleptic properties of the plant, and having this amazing resource, they decided to experiment and try to translate these flavour attributes to coffee. So, they turn hydrosol into a coffee-fermentation inoculate. Fully ripe cherries are brought to the mill, where floaters are separated. The heavy fruit is depulped and placed within fermentation tanks, where hydrolate from their essential oils extraction plant is incorporated and then the tank is sealed. They check temperature and pH twice a day, and once it reaches pH of 4.0 (after 1-2 days), the coffee is removed from the tanks, drained, washed, and sent to their solar dryers for a slow, 16-day drying process. All lots are then stored in GrainPro bags for three months for aromas to consolidate.
Canada Post has started a National strike. They will not be accepting parcels during this time but will keep any parcels that are on their way safe.
We are still accepting orders and are attempting to ship orders for free over $100*. This is getting more and more difficult as other carriers such as Purolator are no longer accepting more parcels into their system. Please ensure that your home address and not P.O. Box are used in your shipping address. We are currently using UPS and few smaller carriers for our free shipping options. Most locations we have been able to find ways to ship your orders but if this is not the case we will contact you and try to work to find a solution.
If you wish, you can still choose the Canada Post shipping option and we will hold the orders until the strike is finished and ship them at that time.
We are sorry about this inconvenience and appreciate your continued business.
Jonathan Yeo
Owner Pre-Umber
Pre-Umber is happy to offer our Canadian customers free shipping on all orders over $100.00 (Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon there is a flat rate fee) Orders qualifying for free shipping will be sent via Canada Post Expedited Parcel service. You will also have the option to choose a faster Canada Post service if you prefer.
If your cart just doesn't seem to total up to $100.00, don't worry. Pre-Umber offers real-time carrier shipping through Canada Post. Just go through the checkout process until you see the shipping charges options. You can choose various Canada Post options depending on how badly you need your coffee :) You will see real-time pricing so you can rest assured knowing exactly what you will be charged.
Pre-Umber wants you to enjoy your coffee or merchandise as soon as we can get it to you, so we always strive to send your order out within 24 hours of having received it.
To see the Canada Post delivery standards please follow this link and use our Postal code T4J 1R1. Delivery Standards
Pre-Umber is now shipping to customers in the continental United States of America. We are using Canada Post/USPS for shipping so as to include the greatest number of customers.
We are offering a flat rate shipping fee:
0 - 12 Pounds a flat rate of $20 CND (way cheaper in USD)
12 -20 Pounds a flat rate of $35 CND (still way cheaper in USD)
31-55 Pounds a flat rate of $60 CND (still very cheap in USD)
If you would rather not use the flat rate option you can choose to use Expedited Parcel USA or Xpresspost USA at your own expense.
We do our best to ship all orders within 24 hours of receiving the order and many are shipping within a matter of hours.
We look forward to serving all your home coffee roasting needs.
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