Introduction to Costa Rica Coffee Growing Region Turrialba: Planting Conditions and Flavor Characteristics

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Costa Rica: The Land of Volcanic Coffee Excellence

Costa Rica's volcanic soil is exceptionally fertile and well-drained, making it the first country in Central America to cultivate coffee and bananas for commercial purposes. Coffee and bananas are the country's main export commodities. In 1729, coffee was introduced to Costa Rica from Cuba, and today, its coffee industry stands as one of the most well-organized in the world, with yields reaching up to 1,700 kilograms per hectare. With a population of only 3.5 million people, Costa Rica boasts more than 400 million coffee trees, and coffee exports account for 25% of the country's total export value. Costa Rica also benefits from the Central American Agricultural Research Institute (IAAC) located in Turrialba, which serves as an important international research center.

Coffee Growing Regions

The seven main coffee-growing regions are distributed from northwest to southeast, following the inland central plateau.

The country's volcanic terrain provides fertile volcanic ash, moderate and suitable temperatures, and stable, abundant rainfall - all factors that contribute to coffee becoming one of Costa Rica's primary agricultural products.

Since Costa Rica's coffee industry began developing in the mid-18th century, it was the first country in Central America to cultivate coffee, giving it a long history. As a result, the coffee organization system is complete from production to sales. In terms of both quality and quantity, Costa Rican coffee has consistently received worldwide recognition and has been evaluated as world-class high-quality coffee.

All coffee beans from Costa Rica are of the Arabica variety. They offer pure flavor and pleasant aroma, possessing impeccable balance in both acidity and mouthfeel. They are suitable as single-origin coffee and can also be blended to create various coffee blends.

Turrialba Region Profile

Region Name: Turrialba

Cultivation Altitude (meters): 600-900

Harvest Season: July - December

Cupping Results: Generally acidic with lighter body and fragrant aroma

Coffee Characteristics: This region has the earliest harvest season among all Costa Rican growing regions, mainly due to the influence of abundant rainfall.

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