Costa Rica SHB San Rafael los Santos Washed, 1,200–1,800 m.a.s.l.

Product detailed description

Discover freshly roasted coffee from Costa Rica, the green jewel of Central America. More than a quarter of this small country is protected as national parks, and the proud “Ticos” are known not only for their deep respect for nature but also for being one of the happiest nations in the world.

Coffee cultivation in Costa Rica has a long history dating back to the late 18th century. The government even encouraged its expansion by granting land ownership to farmers who successfully grew coffee for five years. Very soon, coffee became the country’s most important export and played a key role in its economic growth. While the industry once faced challenges such as water pollution, strict ecological laws introduced in 1995 helped Costa Rica regain its reputation as one of the most sustainable coffee producers in the world.

The beans we roast for you at BotaCoffee come from the mountainous Los Santos area, in the famous Tarrazú region. At altitudes of 1,200 to 2,000 meters above sea level, on fertile volcanic soil, farmers cultivate some of the country’s finest Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) coffees. The perfect combination of sunshine, rainfall and cool mountain air gives rise to a cup considered truly representative of the Tarrazú profile.

Country: Costa Rica
Region: Los Santos, Tarrazú
Altitude: 1,200–1,800 m.a.s.l.
Varietals: Caturra, Catuaí
Grade: SHB
Processing: Washed