A mouth-watering brew with Francico Mena’s fingerprints all over it, including his signature black honey processing. But the star of the show is the Villa Sarchi: a small and mighty plant discovered in Costa Rica and rarely cultivated beyond its borders. It’s well-adapted to high altitudes where sugars develop nice and slow.
Like all Sumavas, expect a warming, clean cup that makes for a standout espresso. Villa Sarchi, however, has an intriguing savoury aroma that is best explained beneath your nose.