Costa Rica Los Campos Thermic 200g

Autumn in Poland carries the scent of plums. And you’ll find ripe purple plums at the heart of this Costa Rican coffee, layered with notes of red wine, tangy blackberry and cocoa nibs. A silky body ties it all together, coating the palate with a smooth, lingering richness. The profile is deep, multi-layered and marked by a winey, slightly funky character that fits seamlessly into the Magic Beans collection.

Behind this project stands Don Alexis and his Los Campos micromill. For nearly a decade, instead of delivering his harvests to a cooperative, he has followed his own path: experimenting and maintaining full control over every lot. This gives him the freedom to develop new processes and varieties, while we get the chance, year after year, to taste harvests that break conventions and push the boundaries of what Costa Rican coffee can be. Thermic is just one expression of that philosophy.

The process itself is far from standard fermentation. Whole coffee cherries are placed on African beds, wrapped in black plastic and left to ferment in a greenhouse at a steady 40–45°C. Only specific microorganisms can thrive in such conditions, guiding the fermentation step by step. The heat begins to break down the natural sugars and partially caramelises them. The result is a cup that’s bold and sweet, with a clear winey accent, a gentle spice and a texture as soft as silk.