Costa Rica Tarrazú San Román Washed Premium Coffee Beans: Origin, Development, History and Culture

Costa Rica Coffee Heritage

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Coffee cultivation in Costa Rica began in 1779 when it was introduced from Cuba, with the first exports only starting in 1820. Today, there are approximately 32,000 coffee farmers, with an average cultivation area of less than one hectare (10,000㎡) per farmer. Costa Rica has a population of 4.1 million (as of 2006), with coffee cultivation covering 82,500 hectares. The annual production reaches 1.7 million bags (60kg each), with domestic annual consumption at 380,000 bags. The average per capita annual consumption is 5.5kg, higher than Japan's 4kg, while Taiwan's current average is only slightly above 1kg.

Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to cultivate coffee, boasting a long history and a complete system from production to sales. Located in the Central American isthmus, the country features numerous volcanoes and enjoys natural advantages of abundant sunlight and fertile land. The climate is harmoniously balanced by Pacific and Atlantic ocean currents and sea breezes, producing coffee with unique local microclimate and terroir characteristics. In terms of both quality and quantity, Costa Rican coffee has consistently received global recognition and is ranked among the world's high-quality coffees. With two hundred years of coffee cultivation history, Costa Rica first planted coffee on the slopes of Poas and Barva volcanoes, in what is now known as the Central Valley region. The seven main coffee-growing regions are distributed from northwest to southeast along the inland central plateau.

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee Address: Yandun Road, Dongshankou, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou Contact: 020-38364473 Shelf Life: 30 days Net Weight: 227g Packaging: Bulk Taste: Aromatic and mellow Coffee Bean State: Roasted beans Sugar Content: Sugar-free Origin: Costa Rica Coffee Type: Costa Rican coffee Roast Level: Medium roast

Costa Rica San Ramon Royal Coffee

Country: Costa Rica
Grade: SHB
Altitude: 1700M
Region: Tarrazú growing region
Roast Level: Medium-dark roast
Processing Method: Washed processing
Varieties: Caturra, Catuai
Processing Station: San Ramon Processing Station
Flavor Profile: Berry notes, caramel, cream, subtle spices

The best Costa Rican coffees appear to come from small processing stations scattered throughout the main coffee-growing regions, including Tarrazú and Western Valley. This so-called coffee revolution began 15 years ago, dramatically changing how roasting experts and importers view Costa Rican coffee. Centered around processing stations, coffee beans from surrounding small farms are collected for processing. These farms are mostly small communities or family-run operations growing coffee on their own small farms or land, with all coffee processed and dried by a single small processing station.

The quality and flavor of Royal Coffee are truly distinctive, largely thanks to the cooperation between coffee producers and ourselves. The San Ramon Processing Station primarily uses washed processing methods and is famous for producing coffee with intense, rich flavors and solid mouthfeel. Coffee cherries are hand-sorted, with farmers removing overripe or unripe cherries before processing. A 3-disc Aagaarde pulper is used to remove the skin and pulp, then machines sort the beans by density into three grades. Grades 1 and 2 are fermented separately, while Grade 3 consists of lower-quality beans. The green beans ferment in a cool place for about 24-36 hours, after which they are washed and sorted again by density in the washing channels, then randomly soaked in clean water overnight.

After processing and roasting, the bittersweet chocolate flavors resemble the thick sweetness of cream candy, blending with subtle wine-like acidity. The aroma is captivating, and the fruity sweetness of the chocolate beans is unforgettable.

Costa Rica's volcanic terrain provides fertile volcanic ash, mild and suitable temperatures, and stable, abundant rainfall - all factors contributing to coffee being one of the country's main agricultural products. The seven major growing regions are: Tarrazú, Tres Ríos, Orosi, Central Valley, West Valley, Turrialba, and Brunca.

Flavor Description: Berry notes, caramel, cream, subtle spices.

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