Costa Rica Coffee: Clean, Bright, and Perfectly Balanced
Elizabeth Keller
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Costa Rica
Bright and complex with tropical pineapple juice sweetness, juicy blackberry depth, and a smooth almond finish — this...
Shop NowOur small-batch Costa Rica coffee from San Marcos de Tarrazú is clean, bright, and perfectly balanced — pineapple, blackberry, and almond from CoopeTarrazú, one of the world’s most storied coffee cooperatives.
Origin
Costa Rica Coffee Growing Regions
Sourced from CoopeTarrazú — 4,650+ member families in San Marcos de Tarrazú — at 1,300–1,600 MASL in deep volcanic loam soil. Founded in 1960 by 228 farmers who united to break the monopoly of powerful private mill owners, the cooperative now processes nearly 14% of Costa Rica’s total coffee production. Varietals: Caturra and Catuai. Fully washed, sun-dried to a precise 11% moisture content.
Flavor Profile
What’s in the Cup
Bright and complex with notes of pineapple juice, blackberry, and almond. Bright acidity with natural sweetness and a clean, lingering finish.
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Taste Tarrazú’s Legendary Brightness
Roasted to order. Pineapple, blackberry, and almond in every cup, fresh from the roaster to your door.
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Tasting Notes & Pairings
Tasting Notes & Food Pairings
Primary Notes: Pineapple juice, blackberry, and almond with bright sweetness and a clean complex finish.
Varietals: Caturra, Catuai | Process: Fully Washed, Sun-Dried | Altitude: 1,300–1,600 MASL | Soil: Volcanic Loam | Region: San Marcos de Tarrazú, Costa Rica
Pairs well with: Pineapple upside-down cake, blackberry scones, almond croissants, tropical fruit salad, honey almond biscotti, lemon tart, or a square of white chocolate.
Brewing Guide
Brewing Methods
Pour Over (Recommended): 1:16 ratio, 200–205°F, bloom 30–45 sec, total 3–3.5 min. Showcases the pineapple brightness and blackberry complexity beautifully. → Pour Over Guide
Drip: 1:17 ratio. Clean, balanced everyday cup with fruit sweetness and almond depth.
French Press: 1:15 ratio, coarse grind, steep 4 min. → French Press Guide
Espresso: 200°F, 18–20g. Bright, fruit-forward with almond sweetness. → Espresso Guide
Cold Brew: 1:8 ratio, steep 14–16 hours. Smooth and naturally sweet with pineapple and blackberry notes. → Cold Brew Guide
FAQ
Costa Rica Coffee FAQ
What does Costa Rica coffee taste like? Pineapple juice and blackberry with almond sweetness, bright acidity, and a clean complex finish.
Where is this Costa Rica coffee from? San Marcos de Tarrazú — sourced through CoopeTarrazú, a cooperative of 4,650+ members, grown at 1,300–1,600 MASL in volcanic loam soil using Caturra and Catuai varietals, fully washed and sun-dried.
What makes Tarrazú coffee special? Volcanic loam soil, high altitude, and CoopeTarrazú’s world-class 72-hour processing create exceptional consistency — pineapple brightness, jammy blackberry, and smooth almond in every cup.
What is the best brewing method for Costa Rica coffee? Pour over is ideal for highlighting the bright pineapple and blackberry complexity. It also pulls a bright, fruit-forward espresso excellent in milk drinks.
Did You Know?
Costa Rica Abolished Its Military in 1948
Costa Rica is one of the only countries in the world to have permanently abolished its military - enshrined in the 1949 constitution. The money that would have gone to armed forces was redirected into education and healthcare, giving Costa Rica one of the highest literacy rates and longest life expectancies in Latin America. The country is also home to roughly 5% of the world’s total biodiversity despite covering just 0.03% of the earth’s surface - a fitting backdrop for a coffee grown with the same philosophy of doing more with less.
Go Deeper
The Full Costa Rica Origin Story
CoopeTarrazú’s founding story, the 72-hour wet-mill process, the Casas de la Alegría program, and the volcanic terroir of San Marcos — the full story behind every cup.
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