What are the Coffee Grades in Costa Rica? Flavor Characteristics of the Musician Series Mozart Processing Method

FrontStreet Coffee Costa Rica Mozart

Country of Origin: Costa Rica
Region: Tarrazú
Altitude: 1800m
Variety: H1
Processing: Raisin Honey
Roast Level: Medium-Light
FrontStreet Coffee recommends following SCA guidelines: use 15g of coffee grounds with 90-91°C water to make 225ml of coffee, maintaining a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio.

The flavor profile presents complex floral notes and fermented sauce aromas, carrying raisin-like sweetness with starfruit and berry acidity, complemented by sugarcane sweetness in the aftertaste.

Named after the classical music prodigy Mozart, known for his magnificent compositions, this FrontStreet Coffee Costa Rica Mozart bean showcases what "magnificent aroma" truly means. The coffee emanates elegant floral notes reminiscent of white flowers like orange blossom, which can be detected even during brewing. The "magnificent mouthfeel" refers to how FrontStreet Coffee's Costa Rica Mozart offers rich flavors of dark berries, raisins, and subtle red berries. In the middle to later stages, you'll notice hints of plum acidity and gummy bear-like sweetness. Even as it cools, the floral notes and sweetness persist. The flavor is truly distinctive, delivering that magnificent mouthfeel experience.

H1 Coffee Variety

H1, fully known as Centroamericano H1, was developed through continued research at Nicaragua's Sebaco laboratory. H1 is a hybrid variety of Rume Sudan and Sarchimor T-5296. Rume Sudan was discovered in the Rume Valley of the Boma Plateau in Sudan, hence its name. This coffee variety offers excellent quality and outstanding flavor but has poor disease resistance. However, varieties hybridized with it effectively inherit its flavor genes. The genetically stabilized H1 variety features high yield potential, excellent quality potential, strong adaptability, and good resistance to leaf rust, though it can be susceptible to American leaf spot disease.

Tarrazú Region

Tarrazú is located south of Costa Rica's capital, San José. It serves as both the main coffee-producing region in Costa Rica and one of the world's premier coffee origins. With elevations ranging from 1,200-1,700 meters, the region boasts extremely fertile coffee-growing soil with excellent drainage. Finca Canet is a small 5-hectare estate located in the San Marcos town of the Tarrazú region, owned by the Robles brothers—Leo, Elian, and Melvin. The three brothers have worked together in coffee cultivation and production for over 10 years and also operate a small wet processing mill (Beneficio). Finca Canet is situated in the highest coffee-growing area of Costa Rica's Tarrazú region, which represents the most intensive fruit cultivation area in the country.

Coffee Heritage in Costa Rica

Coffee represents a vital economic source for Costa Rica. First introduced in 1808, it now boasts a 200-year cultivation history. One-third of Costa Rica's population is engaged in coffee-related industries. Coffee has transformed this nation, contributing significantly to its prosperous environment. Although Costa Rica ranks third from the bottom in land area among Central American countries, its economic environment surpasses that of more than half the nations in the region. The prosperity of its people has led to social stability, enabling the country to focus on environmental conservation, with over 30 national parks established within its borders.

In 1729, coffee was introduced to Costa Rica from Cuba. Today, its coffee industry stands as one of the world's best-organized, achieving yields as high as 1,700 kilograms per hectare. With a population of only 3.5 million people, Costa Rica has more than 400 million coffee trees, and coffee exports account for 25% of the country's total export value. Costa Rica's volcanic soil is extremely fertile with excellent drainage, particularly in the Central Plateau region, where the soil consists of several thick layers of volcanic ash and dust. Consequently, Costa Rica became the first Central American country to cultivate coffee and bananas for commercial purposes. Coffee and bananas remain the country's primary export commodities.

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