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Costa Rica Tarrazu Coffee

Costa Rica - Tarrazu Coffee exhibits elegant aromas, releasing rich, full-bodied, and enticing fragrances. Its bitterness is gentle, pure, smooth, and mellow, with distinct fruity notes in the aftertaste.

Coffee Cultivation History

Coffee cultivation in Costa Rica began in 1779 when it was introduced from Cuba, with the first exports occurring in 1820. Currently, there are approximately 32,000 coffee farmers, with each cultivating an average area of less than one hectare (10,000㎡). 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 consumption is 5.5kg per year, higher than Japan's consumption of 4kg, while Taiwan's current average consumption is only slightly above 1kg.

Geographic and Climate Advantages

Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to cultivate coffee, boasting a long history and a comprehensive system from production to sales. Located in the Central American isthmus with numerous volcanoes, the country enjoys natural advantages of sunshine and fertile land. The climate is moderated by Pacific and Atlantic ocean currents and sea breezes, producing coffee with distinctive local microclimate and terroir characteristics. Both in quality and quantity, Costa Rican coffee has consistently received global recognition, being rated as one of the world's high-quality coffees. Many towering volcanoes reach altitudes of 2,000 meters, allowing coffee cherries to grow slowly in fertile volcanic ash soil and high-altitude cool environments, cultivating coffee beans with complete and rich flavors.

Coffee Growing Regions

Costa Rica began cultivating coffee two hundred years ago, with the earliest growing areas located on the slopes of Poas and Barva volcanoes, now known as the Central Valley region. After years of development, Costa Rica currently has eight main growing regions: Guanacastes, West Valley, Central Valley, Turrialba, Orosi, Tres Rios, Tarrazu, and Brunca.

According to ICO statistics, Costa Rica produces approximately 1.6 million bags of Arabica coffee annually. Although production volume is lower than Central American countries like Guatemala and Honduras, its quality and price are significantly higher.

Costa Rica has two seasons: the dry season from December to April, which coincides with coffee harvest time, and the rainy season from May to November. In recent years, micro-processing plants have emerged, requiring only 5% of the water consumption of traditional wet processing plants and eliminating the need for large water tanks and drying fields, thus requiring relatively less investment. This led to the rise of "honey-processed coffee" with lower acidity, increased complexity, and rich sweet aromas, becoming a sought-after commodity in the coffee industry in recent years. The outstanding examples have shone in major competitions, greatly enhancing the international reputation of various estates.

Tarrazu Coffee Region

Costa Rica has seven coffee-growing regions, with Tarrazu, Central Valley, and West Valley being the three most renowned and highest-quality regions. Finca Sumava de Lourdes is located in Costa Rica's West Valley region, near Naranjo City, at an altitude of 1,700 meters. The cultivated varieties include Villasarchi and Catuai on 10 hectares, SL28 on 2 hectares, Geisha on 1 hectare, and other varieties. The estate owner Francisco Men and estate manager Jose Ordonez lead a full-time work team. Besides cultivating diverse coffee varieties, the estate preserves large areas of land as forest reserves, providing natural habitats for wildlife, making it a high-quality coffee estate in Costa Rica.

Recommended Tarrazu Coffee Bean Brands

FrontStreet Coffee's roasted Costa Rica Tarrazu coffee beans - Finca Sumava de Lourdes Black Honey Process coffee beans offer excellent guarantees in both brand and quality. More importantly, they provide exceptional value. A half-pound (227g) package costs only 95 yuan. Calculating at 15 grams per cup of single-origin coffee, one package can make 15 cups, with each cup costing only about 6 yuan. This represents extremely high value compared to café prices that often reach tens of yuan per cup.

About FrontStreet Coffee

FrontStreet Coffee is a roastery in Guangzhou with a small shop but diverse bean varieties, where you can find both famous and lesser-known beans. They also provide online store services at: https://shop104210103.taobao.com

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FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473