Sought X Found | Corazon de Jesus SL-28 - Costa Rica

Now pouring from Calgary, Alberta — Sought X Found Coffee Roasters.

Pure. Fine. Ethical.

This is the coffee we serve.

We are a local coffee shop and roaster in Calgary, which started out of a passion for coffee, a very small dream, and just a tiny bit of courage. We spent a few years getting ourselves professionally trained in tasting, roasting, and brewing, but more than anything, it humbles us with the realization of how vast the world of specialty coffee is. We can only strive to serve our best, and keep learning how to make better coffee, and be a better ambassador for what we believe in.

We choose to present our coffees in a way that is representative of their true quality and character, and of the hard work by everyone who poured and risked so much into growing and finding them. We hope that by purchasing and showcasing good quality specialty coffee, we are supporting a truly sustainable trading practice for farmers at origins.

Founded by Caleb Leung and Kitty Chan, Sought X Found has quietly become one of Canada’s most respected small-batch specialty roasters, known for expressive single origins, meticulous roasting, and a deeply thoughtful approach to coffee. Their coffees are selected and presented with an emphasis on clarity, character, and the stories behind each producer and origin.

For those who appreciate coffee with transparency, nuance, and a genuine sense of craft, these are bags worth slowing down for.

We’re proud to welcome Sought x Found to KNIFE.

Corazon de Jesus SL-28

High in Costa Rica’s Brunca region, Jhon Alvarado Abarca and his sons cultivate coffee with dedication and pride. Several of Jhon’s siblings farm nearby, and together the extended family manages 16 hectares across four farms.

In 2015, the Alvarado Fonseca family founded the Corazón de Jesús micro mill, continuing a legacy of small-scale, quality-driven coffee production in a region responsible for roughly 20% of Costa Rica’s output. The family is recognized for meticulous processing and a strong commitment to traceable, high-quality microlots.

This lot features the SL-28 varietal, originally developed in Kenya and celebrated for its vibrant acidity, layered sweetness, and complexity. Grown at 1,250 masl and washed at Corazón de Jesús, it showcases citrus, stone fruit, almond aroma and delicate tea notes that highlight both the cultivar’s character and Jhon’s careful craftsmanship.