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Costa Rica
The Costa Rica coffee industry began in the late 18th century. Today, Costa Rican coffee is one of the world's most prized coffees.
Coffee Growing Regions - Costa Rica has seven coffee-growing regions and over 130,000 large and small coffee farms. The diverse topography and soil throughout the country gives a distinct flavour to coffee beans grown in each region. The most productive of these regions are the following:
• Tarrazu – Tarrazu is located in the south central region of Costa Rica. The region's high altitude (3950 – 5590 feet) and volcanic soil help to produce hearty and superior coffee plants. Tarrazu coffee farms account for more than half of the country's coffee production.
• Tres Rios – Another high altitude region in the southern part of Costa Rica. Coffee grown here is noted for its smooth finish.
• Orosi – A middle altitude region with fertile soil and an exceptional climate.
• Turialba – Nestled amidst the larger south central Costa Rica growing regions, coffee from this medium-altitude area is noted for its smooth acidity and good aroma.
Cultivating Costa Rican Coffee - The flavour profile of Costa Rica coffee varies somewhat from region to region, but in general it is characterized by its bright citrus and berry flavors which fade into chocolate or spice flavors. Costa Rica coffee is known for its full aroma and high caffeine level.
The majority of Costa Rican coffee comes from an Arabica hybrid coffee bean, called caturra. This bean thrives in the high plateaus of Costa Rica and yields a rich, potent, almost chocolate-tasting brew.
Organic Coffee - The Costa Rican coffee industry was one of the pioneers in producing organic coffee. Organic coffee is shade-grown so as to preserve the tree canopy, sun-dried to eliminate the need for industrial waste and energy use, and grown without pesticides and fertilizers.