These Costa Rica – Tarrazú beans are sourced from the San Marcos and San Pablo regions, owned by Juan Manuel Sanchez Benavidez. Grown at an altitude of 1200 – 2000 masl, these beans are of the Caturra and Catuai varietals and are processed using the washed method.
The resulting cup boasts a creamy body, decent acidity, and notes of chocolate and plum for a truly unique flavour profile. Enjoy a taste of Costa Rica in every cup with these exceptional coffee beans.
Due south of San José you will find the majestic mountains of Tarrazú. Sheltered between the Pacific Coast, the Central Valley and the high peaks of the countrys central mountain range, Tarrazú is one of the world’s most famous coffee growing regions.
This magnificent area, fondly know as the Area of the Saints, is considered to yield the most superb Strictly Hard Bean coffees in Costa Rica, grown at altitudes between 1.200 to 2.000 masl. The rich volcanic soil, the high altitude, as well as the perfect combination of sunlight, temperature, and precipitation provide the essential components to produce an exceptional coffee.
Costa Rica is nestled in the heart of Central America, and is as diverse as it is beautiful. This little country has it all – from mountains and volcanoes to rainforests that buzz with life and coastlines with great beaches and surf. With such an impressive landscape, combined with it’s stable government and relative safety compared to it’s Central
American neighbours, Costa Rica is a well established tourist destination, especially for U.S. travellers, and around 1.5 million visitors are drawn to its shores, forests and mountains each year.
The nation’s stability and forward thinking governance means Costa Rica has a much higher standard of living than its neighbours, making it a much more expensive country to visit or do business in. The coffee industry is well regulated by the national body Icafe. Under Icafe’s watchful eye, farm workers are monitored and protected with minimum living standards and widely enforced minimum wages for all employees