Purity and precision
Costa Rica
Origin Details
Altitude
1,200 - 1,800m
Harvest Season
November - March
Varieties
4 common
Regions
4 featured
Processing methods
Common varieties
Coffee Heritage
History of Costa Rica
"Purity and precision"
Coffee arrived in Costa Rica in the late 1700s and became the first Central American country to establish a coffee industry. Government support and a law banning Robusta cultivation have maintained quality focus for over a century.
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Costa Rica's commitment to quality (it's illegal to grow Robusta) has made it a leader in specialty coffee innovation. Experimental processing methods and meticulous farming produce clean, bright, and often surprising coffees.
Costa Rican coffees are known for their exceptional cleanliness and balanced sweetness. The country pioneered honey processing, which has become a specialty standard. Expect bright acidity with honey-like sweetness and impeccable processing.
Flavor Profile
Famous Regions
Tarrazú
Bright, citrus, chocolate
West Valley
Complex, fruity, balanced
Central Valley
Classic, clean, sweet
Brunca
Mild, balanced, honey