Carlos Morera El Diamante - Anaerobic Washed Caturra

Size: 8 oz / 227g
Roast: Medium
Tasting Notes: 🍞 Cinnamon French Toast · 🍁 Maple Syrup · 🍎 Apple Jam

Carlos Fernández Morera is a seasoned Costa Rican coffee farmer, celebrating his 65th season cultivating coffee in San Rafael de San Ramón, where his family has farmed since 1895. His deep connection to the land and trees shines through in every aspect of his work: “Coffee is a very grateful crop. If you dedicate a little love, it responds very well… The earth is a living element; we must take care of it, pamper it, so that it transmits to the coffee plant all its force.”

This lot originates from a section of Finca El Cerro called Diamante (“The Diamond”), featuring Caturra and Catuaí cultivars. After harvesting, cherries are pulped and undergo a sealed-tank anaerobic fermentation, where mucilage and a little water are carefully monitored for pH, Brix, and temperature. The coffee is then dried on patios for three days before transferring to raised beds for another eighteen days, ensuring precise control over flavor development.

Many family members contribute to the farm’s operations, from administration to export work, reflecting the multigenerational care and expertise poured into every cup.

Moonwake's holiday release is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it.

This lot evokes the now-famous Cinnamongate moment in coffee history, when judges at the Cup of Excellence couldn’t believe the natural cinnamon notes in Morera’s coffee and visited the farm to confirm no additives were used. We’re thrilled to give you the chance to taste this for yourself.

In the cup, this coffee is playful, rich, and full-bodied. It opens with warm cinnamon pastry notes reminiscent of sweet French toast, followed by maple syrup richness and a jammy apple undertone. The profile is layered, fun, and approachable, making it a perfect medium roast for the holidays.

Whether you’re brewing for family, friends, or yourself, this coffee delivers a cozy, festive experience that is both unique and grounded in traditional medium roast character.