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Introduction to Costa Rica Tarrazú Cooperative and Tarrazú Coffee Flavor Characteristics

Published: 2026-08-26 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/08/26, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Costa Rica is the most stable quality among Central American coffees, with coffee production having a very long history, exporting to the UK as early as the 19th century. In Costa Rica, the Robusta variety (used for canned coffee) is legally prohibited from cultivation, only

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Costa Rica produces the most stable quality coffee among Central American countries, with a very long history of coffee production dating back to the 19th century when it was already exported to Britain. In Costa Rica, the Robusta variety (used for canned coffee) is legally prohibited from cultivation, with only Arabica varieties being allowed. The regions producing the highest quality are Tarrazú, Western Valley, and Central Valley. In recent years, due to rising land costs, coffee production has decreased, cultivation costs have risen, and good coffee has become harder to obtain.

Coope Tarrazu RL (Tarrazú Cooperative) was established in 1960, starting with 228 small coffee farmers. Today, they are Costa Rica's largest coffee cooperative, with 3,000 producers producing over 110,000 bags of green coffee.

Coope Tarrazu RL (Tarrazú Cooperative) takes great care of the profits of small producers, providing their members with services such as credit, agronomic technical consultation, guaranteed purchase prices, and other investments in areas like gas stations, large supermarkets, and retail stores.

Property Characteristics

Farm: Coope Tarrazu RL (Tarrazú Cooperative)

Region: Tarrazú

Country: Costa Rica

Altitude: 1,200-1,800 meters

Annual Precipitation: 3200 mm

Soil: Volcanic clay

Coffee Characteristics

Variety: Caturra, Catuai

Processing System: Fully Washed

Harvest period: March - July

Appearance: 16-18 screen

FrontStreet Coffee's Recommended Brewing:

89-90°C water / 1:15 ratio / 2 minutes / Fuji 3.5 grind setting

It features flavors of honey, toffee, and sweet orange.

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