Coffee has been cultivated in Costa Rica since 1779. Currently, the regions producing the best quality are Tarrazu, West Valley, and Central Valley. Coffee production has been threatened the past decade due to a real-estate boom converting coffee-lands into prime development properties. San Jose, the capital, is right in the heart of Central Valley where you will find private houses next to coffee farms. The value of these farms have now skyrocketed.
Most of their coffee is of the Villa Sarchi variety native to the area and excellent in the cup. Villa Sarchi is a Bourbon mutation (similar to Caturra and Pacas) found originally in Naranjo, West Valley. It produces sweet and clean cups of coffee.
Most of their coffee is of the Villa Sarchi variety native to the area and excellent in the cup. Villa Sarchi is a Bourbon mutation (similar to Caturra and Pacas) found originally in Naranjo, West Valley. It produces sweet and clean cups of coffee.
Altitude: 1450-1500 masl
Great for: Aeropress, Cafetiere, Filter
Origin: Central America/Costa Rica - Los Robles de Naranjo, West Valley
Owner: Auguilera Bros
Process Method: Washed - and sun dried
Tasting Notes: Toffee, Plum and Citrus
Varietals: Villa Sarchi