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Front Street Coffee: Wangshan Estate Black Honey Geisha Coffee Beans

Region: Costa Rica, Brunca Region 

Estate: Wangshan Estate

Variety: Geisha

Elevation: 1550m

Processing Method: Black Honey Process

Flavors: Dried Fruits, Honey, Fermented Fruits, Cherry

Wangshan Estate

Wangshan Estate (Café Rivense del Chirripó), located in the Brunca region of southern Costa Rica at an altitude of approximately 1550 meters, faces the local highest peak, the Chirripó Mountain Range.

Régulo Gerardo Ureña Chacón and his wife Isabel Rojas purchased this 8-hectare estate in 2005 to start growing coffee. As they tended to the coffee trees in the mornings, they were greeted by the breathtaking views of the Chirripó Mountain Range, which inspired the name “Wangshan,” meaning “Mountain-Gazing.”

This micro-region lies between Costa Rica’s two tallest peaks. Wangshan Estate is situated between Cerro Vueltas (highest elevation 3491m) and Cerro Chirripó (highest elevation 3820m). The valley nestled among these mountains creates a unique microclimate ideal for coffee cultivation.

In the early years of managing Wangshan Estate, the Ureña Rojas family faced numerous challenges due to the harsh environment and lack of experience. However, after years of experimentation and dedication, they achieved 5th place in the prestigious COE (Cup of Excellence) competition in 2019. Today, Wangshan Estate helps process green coffee beans for neighboring farmers and exports them to international markets. They also continuously encourage local coffee farmers to engage in producing high-quality specialty coffee.

Wangshan Estate is committed to environmental sustainability. From cultivating and nurturing coffee trees to processing green beans, the estate employs sustainable systems to minimize its carbon footprint: applying organic fertilizers tailored to soil composition ensures coffee tree nutrition while minimizing chemical exposure; all water resources on the estate are protected, and fruit trees are planted to provide shade for coffee plants as well as food for wildlife. This eco-friendly environment further ensures the premium quality of the coffee cherries.

Black Honey Process

All coffee cherries at Wangshan Estate are dried using either natural or semi-natural methods, resulting in coffee with notably high sweetness and significant water conservation.

Ureña Rojas Family picks the coffee cherries at peak ripeness when sugar content is highest. The fruit skin and pulp are removed in a dry environment to ensure the complete preservation of the mucilage layer. The mucilage-rich parchment beans are then sun-dried on raised beds for 12–15 days. Due to the thick mucilage, drying takes time and requires controlled temperatures to ensure even drying and full sugar conversion. Therefore, Wangshan Estate rigorously manages each step — drying, hulling, sorting, packaging, and exporting — to guarantee traceability of each coffee batch.

The black honey processed Geisha coffee beans acquired by Front Street feature a fruity profile. To retain more fermented sweetness, Front Street’s roasters opt for a medium-light roast. Cupping notes reveal intense dried fruits and berries fermentation aromas. Flavors include high sweetness of citrus, cherry, and cantaloupe, with a soft acidity and full body.