What does single-origin mean for this coffee?

Single-origin means every bean comes from one farm in one location—in this case, a 3.5-hectare plot in La Higuera. You're tasting the work of one grower during one harvest, rather than a blend of beans from multiple regions or farms.

How should I brew a light roast like this?

Light roasts preserve more of the coffee's natural acidity and fruit notes, so pour-over methods like Chemex or V60 work well to highlight those flavors. If you use an automatic drip machine, aim for a water temperature around 200°F and a medium grind. Avoid over-extracting, which can bring out bitterness instead of the intended brightness.

Will this coffee be available again after it sells out?

This is a limited release tied to a single harvest, so once the lot is gone it won't be restocked until the next crop year. The availability depends on the size of the harvest and how quickly it sells, which is typical for single-origin offerings from small farms.

What does organic certification mean for this coffee?

Organic certification means the farm avoids synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers during cultivation. It's a signal of farming practices that prioritize soil health and environmental impact, though it doesn't directly describe the taste of the coffee itself.

Esgar Fernandez

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The 3-second version

Bright fruit notes of blackberry, stone fruit, and clementine
Organic single-origin from a 3.5-hectare family farm in La Higuera
Light roast that preserves complex acidity and layered flavors
Limited release—unavailable once lot sells out
Light roast with high acidity
Bright fruit notes may be unfamiliar to dark-roast drinkers

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Single-origin organic coffee from a third-generation grower in La Higuera

Most grocery-store coffee blends beans from multiple regions and roasters chase consistency year over year, which means you never taste the farm itself. This single-origin lot lets you experience one plot's character in one harvest—the kind of specificity that matters when a grower's choices about processing and timing show up in the cup. The limited availability is the trade-off for that directness, but it's a trade worth making if you want coffee that tastes like a place rather than a category.

Good gift when

Coffee drinkers who want to taste the difference between farms and regions
People who prefer bright, fruit-forward profiles over dark roasts
Anyone curious about organic and direct-trade sourcing practices
Fans of limited releases who enjoy seasonal variety in their coffee

Skip it if If you prefer dark roasts with low acidity or need a consistent year-round option, this limited-release light roast won't suit your routine.

Specs

Roast Level: Light
Origin: La Higuera, single-origin
Certifications: Organic
Farm Size: 3.5 hectares
Release Type: Limited release

What's included

One bag of Esgar Fernandez single-origin coffee

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Ships in a standard coffee bag; you'll want to transfer it to a gift box or basket if presenting.

The details

This limited-release lot comes from a small plot managed by a nineteen-year-old grower who recently took over a piece of family land. The three-and-a-half-hectare farm sits in La Higuera, a community known for producing standout coffees through careful cultivation and processing. This harvest marks the grower's first under his own management, building on methods refined by his siblings and relatives over many years.

The light roast preserves the coffee's bright fruit character. You'll taste layers of blackberry and stone fruit rounded out with clementine acidity, a profile that reflects both the farm's terroir and the attention given to each stage of production. The organic certification signals farming practices that avoid synthetic inputs, and the single-origin designation means every bean in the bag comes from this one plot.

Counter Culture roasts in small batches to order, so the coffee arrives fresh. Because this is a limited release tied to a single harvest, once the lot sells out it won't be replaced until the next crop year. That seasonality is part of buying directly from small producers—you're drinking a snapshot of one farm's work during one growing cycle.

Counter Culture

Esgar Fernandez

Light roast showcasing bright berry, stone fruit, and citrus notes from a young producer's debut harvest

$27at counterculturecoffee.com

Quantity

Ships and sold by Counter Culture. About this merchant

The 3-second version

Bright fruit notes of blackberry, stone fruit, and clementine
Organic single-origin from a 3.5-hectare family farm in La Higuera
Light roast that preserves complex acidity and layered flavors
Limited release—unavailable once lot sells out
Light roast with high acidity
Bright fruit notes may be unfamiliar to dark-roast drinkers

Questions

What does single-origin mean for this coffee?: Single-origin means every bean comes from one farm in one location—in this case, a 3.5-hectare plot in La Higuera. You're tasting the work of one grower during one harvest, rather than a blend of beans from multiple regions or farms.
How should I brew a light roast like this?: Light roasts preserve more of the coffee's natural acidity and fruit notes, so pour-over methods like Chemex or V60 work well to highlight those flavors. If you use an automatic drip machine, aim for a water temperature around 200°F and a medium grind. Avoid over-extracting, which can bring out bitterness instead of the intended brightness.
Will this coffee be available again after it sells out?: This is a limited release tied to a single harvest, so once the lot is gone it won't be restocked until the next crop year. The availability depends on the size of the harvest and how quickly it sells, which is typical for single-origin offerings from small farms.
What does organic certification mean for this coffee?: Organic certification means the farm avoids synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers during cultivation. It's a signal of farming practices that prioritize soil health and environmental impact, though it doesn't directly describe the taste of the coffee itself.