{"product_id":"costa-rica","title":"Costa Rica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the volcanic micro farms of Alajuela, eco-pulped and sun dried with meticulous care — small-batch roasted to a medium that is naturally sweet, fruit-forward, and unlike anything you've tasted from a pod or a bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosta Rica has long been regarded as one of the most quality-conscious coffee-producing countries in the world — and \u003cstrong\u003eAlajuela\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of its most compelling growing regions. Located in Costa Rica's Central Valley, Alajuela's micro farms sit at \u003cstrong\u003e1,300 to 1,445 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic loam soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — mineral-rich, naturally fertile, and exceptionally well-draining, the kind of terroir that produces coffees with a distinctive natural sweetness and clean, vibrant character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beans are grown by \u003cstrong\u003emicro farms in Alajuela\u003c\/strong\u003e — small, owner-operated operations where every decision, from picking to processing, is made with the cup in mind. This is not commodity farming. These are producers who treat each harvest as a craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe varietal selection is a focused and complementary pair: \u003cstrong\u003eCaturra and Catuai\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaturra\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compact natural mutation of Bourbon, is one of Costa Rica's most widely planted and beloved varieties — known for its bright acidity, clean cup, and the kind of fruit-forward character that makes Costa Rican coffee so distinctive. \u003cstrong\u003eCatuai\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra, adds body, consistency, and a natural sweetness that rounds and balances the profile beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the cherries undergo an \u003cstrong\u003eeco-pulped process\u003c\/strong\u003e — a method developed in Costa Rica that removes the outer skin while leaving a controlled amount of the honey-like mucilage on the bean before drying. This is then followed by \u003cstrong\u003esun drying\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the residual sugars from the mucilage to absorb into the bean during the drying process. The result is a cup that sits between a fully washed and a natural — clean and structured, but with a natural sweetness and fruit complexity that a fully washed coffee simply cannot achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA coffee this naturally expressive — eco-pulped, sun dried, grown by micro farms at altitude — deserves a roast that lets it speak for itself. We roast our Costa Rica \u003cstrong\u003esmall-batch\u003c\/strong\u003e, with full control over every variable from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe roast to a \u003cstrong\u003emedium profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — the precise point where the sweet apple brightness fully develops, the raisin complexity comes forward, and the honey sweetness emerges on the finish. The eco-pulped process and sun drying already contribute a natural sweetness and fruit depth; our roast profile is designed to amplify those qualities without masking them with roast character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is evaluated before it ships. This is a coffee that earns its place in our lineup every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alajuela, Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro farms in Alajuela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra \u0026amp; Catuai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,300–1,445 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volcanic Loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eco-Pulped, Sun Dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet apple, dried fruit, warm honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, smooth, and well-rounded — the eco-pulped process contributes a natural richness and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet apple up front, raisin complexity mid-palate, finishing with a natural honey sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and lively — the Caturra varietal delivers a clean, fruit-forward acidity that is present without being sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, sweet, and lingering — the honey note carries through to a smooth, refined close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural and pronounced — a direct expression of the eco-pulped process and volcanic terroir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in Whole Bean, Standard, Coarse, and Espresso grind. Exceptional as pour-over or drip, where the fruit and honey notes fully express themselves. 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