{"product_id":"laurina-less-caffeine-coffee-costa-rica","title":"Laurina | Black Honey | Less Caf | Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rare coffee that naturally contains less caffeine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurina is one of the world's rarest Arabica varieties, prized for its elegant sweetness, vibrant citrus character, and remarkably gentle caffeine content. It lets you enjoy the full experience of exceptional specialty coffee with naturally lower caffeine, no decaffeination involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare Bourbon mutation naturally produces substantially less caffeine than traditional Arabica while preserving the complete flavor and character of the coffee. Instead of removing caffeine after harvest, nature already did the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with meticulous Black Honey processing at Las Lajas, the result is a remarkably sweet and elegant cup: lively citrus, balanced acidity, and a smooth butter toffee finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurina is not decaffeinated. It naturally contains less caffeine than conventional Arabica, and caffeine levels vary between harvests and growing conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Central Valley, Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm: Finca Sabana Redonda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicromill: Las Lajas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude: 1400–1600 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Oscar and Francisca Chacón\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Laurina (Pointu Bourbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Black Honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoast Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight. Roasted to preserve Laurina's natural sweetness, refined citrus character, and delicate complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter Toffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandied Citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarshmallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Laurina Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurina is one of the rarest commercially available Arabica varieties. Originally discovered as a natural Bourbon mutation on Réunion Island, it is also known as Pointu Bourbon because of its distinctive elongated, pointed beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike decaffeinated coffee, Laurina naturally contains substantially less caffeine than conventional Arabica. Caffeine is not removed after harvest. The variety itself simply produces less of it, so you get a refined cup with the complete flavor and character intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its rarity, delicate growing characteristics, and outstanding cup quality, Laurina remains one of the world's most sought-after coffee varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally pioneered by Las Lajas, the Black Honey process extends drying time while preserving much of the coffee's natural sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter harvest, the cherries are carefully sorted, then depulped while retaining nearly all of the fruit's sticky mucilage. The coffee is slowly dried on raised beds with minimal movement during the first several days. The result is exceptional sweetness, a silky body, and remarkable balance, with excellent clarity in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally lower caffeine with no decaffeination, full flavor and character preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the world's rarest Arabica varieties (Pointu Bourbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Honey processing pioneered at Las Lajas for exceptional sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn elegant, sweet cup: candied citrus, butter toffee, and balanced acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for pour over, Hario Switch, Kalita Wave, Chemex, automatic drip, and immersion brewing. Use clean filtered water and a medium grind to highlight Laurina's sweetness, citrus, and silky body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Las Lajas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOscar and Francisca Chacón are among the pioneers of Costa Rica's Honey process movement. After establishing Las Lajas Micromill, they helped transform how specialty coffee could be processed, developing innovative Honey and Natural methods now recognized throughout the industry. Their commitment to experimentation, quality, and transparency has made Las Lajas one of the most respected names in specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResting Time: 5–8 days\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Frequent Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Whole Beans \/ 8oz","offer_id":48617083338977,"sku":"SR12-08-W","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 8oz","offer_id":48617083371745,"sku":"SR12-08-M","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine \/ 8oz","offer_id":48617083404513,"sku":"SR13-08-F","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coarse \/ 8oz","offer_id":48617083437281,"sku":"SR13-08-C","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/5200\/7137\/files\/Laurina-less-caf_be9f919e-f571-4c73-96d8-4d7b5e540718.jpg?v=1783050503","url":"https:\/\/frequentcoffee.com\/products\/laurina-less-caffeine-coffee-costa-rica","provider":"Frequent Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}