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NATTY CAT COSTA RICA

Q: What grind should I choose for my brewing method?

Whole BeanWhole bean coffee is unprocessed and unground, preserving peak freshness and flavor until ground to the desired consistency for various brewing methods.EspressoEspresso grind is a fine, powdery grind with a texture like granulated sugar, crafted to create high-pressure extraction, resulting in a rich, concentrated shot with bold flavor and velvety crema.AeropressAeropress grind is a medium-fine to fine grind, similar to table salt or slightly finer, allowing for versatile brewing times and methods, resulting in a clean, rich, and full-flavored cup.Cone Filter or V60Cone filter grind is a medium-fine grind with a consistency similar to table salt, designed to optimize water flow and extraction in cone-shaped coffee makers, enhancing clarity and balanced flavor.Flat Filter or Cold BrewFlat filter grind is a medium grind with a consistency like sea salt, ideal for flat-bottom drip brewers, promoting even extraction and producing a balanced, smooth cup of coffee.Chemex or KalitaChemex grind is a medium-coarse grind, similar to coarse sand, designed to ensure a slower extraction and clean, bright cup with pronounced clarity and delicate flavors.French Press or CleverFrench press grind is a coarse grind, with a texture like breadcrumbs or coarse sea salt, allowing for full immersion brewing and producing a rich, full-bodied cup with minimal sediment.

Regular price $32.00

Expect sell-out date: Oct 22

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We roast 6 days a week. Every bag ships within its peak window — 3 to 14 days post-roast.

Next-day delivery to Metro Milwaukee. 2-day delivery to the rest of Wisconsin, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Order by 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

Roast Level: Light

YOUR FAVORITE NATURAL IS BACK

Natty Cat is back for year two, and if you loved it last time, you’re going to want to get reacquainted. This customer-favorite microlot is a natural-process Costa Rican that drinks less like traditional coffee and more like biting into a perfectly ripe mango. Chosen by Jes at origin, it comes from the deep family traditions of Los Santos, bringing generations of knowledge into a cup that feels anything but ordinary.

It’s fruit-forward, syrupy-sweet, and delightfully unexpected, the kind of coffee that makes you wonder how all that flavor got in there. After more than three months of intentional rest, we’re roasting it light to bring the producer’s work into sharp focus. Natty Cat is back, and our Reserve lineup is better for it.

12 oz bags are available for a limited time.

Coffee Details

Farm Solís & Cordero Micromill

Country Costa Rica

Region Los Santos

Altitude 1650 masl

Variety Red Catuai

Process Natural

Body (1-5) 5

Brightness (1-5) 5

We are a B Corp

A B Corporation (B Corp) is a for-profit company that meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, balancing profit with purpose. Certified by the nonprofit B Lab, B Corps commit to using business as a force for good, considering the impact of their decisions on employees, communities, customers, and the environment.

EVERY CHOICE CHANGES THE CUP

Natty Cat is the result of many good decisions. Iván Gerardo Solís Rivera has spent more than 20 years working across the coffee industry, and in 2018, his family took that experience a step further by building their own micromill and dry mill. That control lets them follow a coffee closely from farm to finished green.

For Natty Cat, Iván chose Red Catuai and took the ambitious route: a natural process that demands careful cherry selection and precise drying. Grown high in the mountains, the coffee matures slowly, building sweetness before harvest. Fully ripe cherries were hand-selected, density-sorted, and patiently dried on patios. Jes tasted this lot at origin and knew it was something special; one of those coffees where every choice adds up to a cup worth sharing.

OUR APPROACH TO THIS COFFEE

Kelly roasted Natty Cat light to highlight its bright, expressive fruit while giving it enough development to round out the body. Brew it as a pourover for the full experience: a round, syrupy body with notes of cherry, mango, nectarine, oolong, and cream. Prefer a drip brewer? Grind it medium-coarse, and you’ll get a mellower cup with cacao, cranberry, and jasmine taking the lead. This coffee rewards patience, too. The fruit starts showing up around day 5, then gets sweeter and more expressive with rest, peaking around day 14. Brew it throughout that window to see how the cup changes.

V60 Recipe:

Grind: 17.5 (coarse)
Coffee In: 24g
Bloom: 70g water for 30 seconds (no agitation)
Total Brew Water: 360g (no agitation)
Final Brew Time: 2:15–2:45
Peak freshness: 3–14 days off roast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your shipping rates?

Nothing, yo. We rock free shipping on all orders over $45. That said, if you need your order rushed, we can make that happen, but you’re gonna have to pick up the tab.

How do I track my order?

You can track your order using the link provided in your confirmation email. You can also log into our Customer Portal anytime to view order status and shipping updates.

How do I contact customer care?

Visit our Contact Us page.

What grind should I choose for my brewing method?

Whole Bean

Whole bean coffee is unprocessed and unground, preserving peak freshness and flavor until ground to the desired consistency for various brewing methods.

Espresso

Espresso grind is a fine, powdery grind with a texture like granulated sugar, crafted to create high-pressure extraction, resulting in a rich, concentrated shot with bold flavor and velvety crema.

Aeropress

Aeropress grind is a medium-fine to fine grind, similar to table salt or slightly finer, allowing for versatile brewing times and methods, resulting in a clean, rich, and full-flavored cup.

Cone Filter or V60

Cone filter grind is a medium-fine grind with a consistency similar to table salt, designed to optimize water flow and extraction in cone-shaped coffee makers, enhancing clarity and balanced flavor.

Flat Filter or Cold Brew

Flat filter grind is a medium grind with a consistency like sea salt, ideal for flat-bottom drip brewers, promoting even extraction and producing a balanced, smooth cup of coffee.

Chemex or Kalita

Chemex grind is a medium-coarse grind, similar to coarse sand, designed to ensure a slower extraction and clean, bright cup with pronounced clarity and delicate flavors.

French Press or Clever

French press grind is a coarse grind, with a texture like breadcrumbs or coarse sea salt, allowing for full immersion brewing and producing a rich, full-bodied cup with minimal sediment.

How fresh is your coffee?

Our coffee is roasted fresh to order and ships within 24 hours to ensure peak flavor. For optimal taste, we recommend brewing between 4 and 21 days after the roast date—this allows the coffee to degas and fully develop. After that window, it will still taste great for several weeks (or more), especially if stored in a cool, airtight container.

Do you offer subscriptions?

Our subscription products deliver freshly roasted coffee straight to your door on your schedule, with full flexibility to skip, pause, or customize anytime. Choose from curated options or build your own to match your brew style and flavor preferences. See all subscriptions.

ONE coffee. Hand-picked. Every Wednesday.

ONE coffee. Hand-picked. Every Wednesday.

NATTY CAT COSTA RICA