Costa Rica

Sweet, clean, and gently complex — Costa Rica from Alajuela is the coffee that feels like a reliable friend. Sweet apple brightness, raisin depth, and a finish that lingers like honey without being sweet in a cloying way.

Tasting profile

• Roast: Medium

• Notes: Sweet apple, raisin, honey

• Body / Acidity: Medium body, balanced acidity

• Process: Eco-pulped and sun dried

The story

Grown by micro-farms in Alajuela — the fertile Central Valley region of Costa Rica — at 1,300–1,445 meters, in volcanic loam soil. The varieties are Caturra and Catuai, both compact plants suited to the micro-farm scale that characterizes Costa Rican coffee production. Eco-pulped (honey) processing: the fruit skin is removed but a portion of the mucilage is left on the bean during drying, contributing a natural sweetness and body that fully washed coffees lack. Sun dried outdoors.

How to brew

Works well in any method. For the cleanest apple and honey expression, use pour over or drip. For a richer, fuller cup that brings out the raisin notes, French press. Medium grind, 200°F for all methods.

Why it's in our collection

Costa Rica has a reputation for producing reliably high-quality coffee — and this one confirms it. The eco-pulped processing gives it more sweetness than a typical washed coffee, which makes it broadly appealing across different palates.

FAQ

• How fresh is this coffee? We work with roasters who ship to us regularly so beans reach you within weeks of roasting. Store in an airtight container away from light.

• Whole bean or ground? Available in whole bean, standard, espresso, and coarse grinds — pick at checkout.

• Available as a subscription? Yes — subscribe and save 10% on every order.