Meet the specialty coffee of the future: Our first unparalleled F1 hybrid from Solis & Cordero

There are incredibly exciting things happening in the coffee world right now, and we at Hälla Kafferosteri are proud to finally be able to present a coffee that not only tastes amazing, but also represents a huge breakthrough for the future of coffee farming. Say hello to our very first F1 hybrid – an exclusive and limited speciality coffee from visionary producers Solis & Cordero in Costa Rica!

This is a coffee for those who love complex flavors and want to experience the absolute cutting edge of the coffee world. With an impressive cup score of 87 and a unique, experimental processing method, this coffee bean offers a taste experience beyond the ordinary.

The love of the craft: The family behind the coffee

The Solis & Cordero project is a family-run initiative led by highly experienced producer Iván Gerardo Solís Rivera and his wife Leandra Cordero. With over 20 years of experience in coffee cultivation, processing and quality control, Iván took a big step in 2018 and founded Beneficio Santa Fe . The aim was both to be able to process the family's own coffee with total precision, and to offer modern infrastructure and processing services to other smallholders in the famous Santos region.

Today, the family runs several prominent farms, including Finca Santa Maria, Finca Voo and the high-altitude Finca Cuatro Vientos . The Cuatro Vientos farm (meaning "The Four Winds") is located at an altitude of 1,650 meters in Santa Maria de Dota, Tarrazú. The farm extends over 6 hectares and is now proudly run by their daughter Solsiré Solís Cordero. Solsiré represents the next generation of the family project and personifies their strong commitment to innovation, shared knowledge and the production of exceptional specialty coffee.

What is an F1 hybrid – and why does it change everything?

You may be wondering what an F1 hybrid actually is? Simply put, it is the first generation cross between two genetically distinct coffee parents. These plants combine the very best traits from both lines and exhibit what biologists call hybrid vigor (heterosis) . This means faster growth, higher yields and an amazing resistance to environmental stress and diseases, such as the dreaded leaf rust.

The revolutionary thing about F1 hybrids, however, is the taste. In the past, coffee farmers were often forced to choose between high yields (at the expense of taste) OR high quality in the cup (at the expense of a sensitive plant). F1 hybrids are designed to eliminate that trade-off. You get a vigorous, sustainable plant that also delivers an absolutely magnificent, complex and pure flavor profile. Our F1 hybrid from Solis & Cordero is the ultimate proof that the sustainable coffee of the future tastes absolutely delicious!

Innovation in the cup: The Natural Anaerobic process

The Solis & Cordero family has established themselves as a key name in Costa Rican specialty coffee thanks to their curiosity and experimental processing methods. Through a close collaboration with CormaCafe (Brazil) and their Selvatech fermentation efforts, they are constantly pushing the boundaries.

Their portfolio ranges from traditional and natural honey process to advanced, controlled anaerobic processes that range between 72 and 92 hours – sometimes up to 144 hours of extended fermentation, as well as cinnamon infusions.

The batch we have had the honor of roasting has undergone a Natural Anaerobic process. The oxygen-free fermentation has highlighted an absolutely spectacular character, a deep sweetness and a tropical fullness that absolutely explodes in the mouth.

Coffee Info & Flavor Profile

• Origin: Costa Rica, Tarrazú & Central Valley

• Cultivation altitude: 1500 – 2000 m above sea level.

• Bean type (Variety): Arabica (F1 hybrid)

• Cup Score: 87 (Specialty Grade)

• Process: Natural Anaerobic

• Flavor notes: An incredibly complex palette with fresh notes of lemon juice , deep and luxurious dark cocoa , refreshing watermelon , spicy cassia bark , tropical white guava and juicy nectarine flesh .

👉 Do you want to learn more about specialty coffee?

https://hallakafferosteri.com/blogg/vad-ar-specialkaffe

Why you have to try this coffee

When you brew this F1 hybrid from Solis & Cordero, you're not just getting a magical cup of coffee in the morning. You're drinking the result of twenty years of craftsmanship, groundbreaking botanical research, and the next generation of passionate coffee farmers in Costa Rica. It's a coffee that perfectly balances the lively acidity of nectarine and lemon, the fresh sweetness of watermelon, and the confident, spicy base of dark cocoa.

As this is a unique micro-lot from a very limited harvest, we only have a small number of bags available at the roastery.

Don't miss the chance to experience the future of the coffee world! Visit our webshop and click home your bag of Solis & Cordero F1 hybrid before it runs out.

👉 Order Higueronal here:

https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/ljusrostat-kaffe/costa-rica-higueronal-ljusrost

Have a good day!

/ Kaj and Dan, Hälla Coffee Roastery