Coffee has been cultivated in Costa Rica since 1779. Currently, the regions producing the best quality coffees are Tarrazu, West Valley, and Central Valley.
The coffee exported from Costa Rica comes from a mixture of private farms and small holder co-operative based organisations. The Tarrazu co-operative processes coffee from several thousand small hold farmers in the region. The best coffees are traceable back to small sections and communities within the co-operative. We’ve selected an exclusive lot from the San Gabriel community. It’s made up of just 26 farmers with a mixture of Caturra and Catuai trees. All are hand harvested and processed using the washed method.
The Tarrazu co-operative is fair-trade certified ensuring all members are protected. A significant premium is paid for top scoring coffees meaning farmers still have the opportunity to earn well above the fair-trade base price for premium lots.
The coffee exported from Costa Rica comes from a mixture of private farms and small holder co-operative based organisations. The Tarrazu co-operative processes coffee from several thousand small hold farmers in the region. The best coffees are traceable back to small sections and communities within the co-operative. We’ve selected an exclusive lot from the San Gabriel community. It’s made up of just 26 farmers with a mixture of Caturra and Catuai trees. All are hand harvested and processed using the washed method.
The Tarrazu co-operative is fair-trade certified ensuring all members are protected. A significant premium is paid for top scoring coffees meaning farmers still have the opportunity to earn well above the fair-trade base price for premium lots.
Altitude: 1550-1650 masl
Great for: Aeropress, Espresso, Filter, With milk
Origin: Central America/Costa Rica - San Gabriel community, Tarrazu
Owner: 26 small hold farmers
Process Method: Washed
Tasting Notes: Well balanced. Caramel and green apple with a buttery mouthfeel.
Varietals: Caturra and Catuai