COSTA RICAN COFFEE BEANS
A highly rated Costa Rican coffee, typically of the coffee plant varietal Caturra (Coffea arabica var. caturra) and sometimes Catuai, has a great body, often full, and a rich, robust flavor and crisp acidity.
In particular the best high-grown coffees of Costa Rica are distinguished, and notable for their good body and fruity and bright acidity with a clean and crisp taste.
Growing Altitude:
1200 – 1800 meters above sea level
Region:
Tarrazu
Arabica Variety:
Caturra
Milling Process:
Washed, Drum Dried
Aroma:
Intense, Fragrant, Brown Sugar
Notes:
Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Apricot
Body:
Round
Acidity:
Lively, Bright
Costa Rican coffees are generally believe to have some of the best coffee flavor profiles in south/central America, with high grown altitudes and a pleasant acidity, leading to great coffee reviews. The reputation has also resulted it being introduced to Starbucks under their “reserve” program. Its defining tasting notes include a brown-sugary sweetness, citrusy notes and apricot-like fruity flavors.