We’ve had some beautiful Costa Rica coffees come through our roastery, but this year’s offering is one of our favorites. Our 2023 offering is from Coopetarrazú, a co-op of mostly small producers with farms of 4 hectares or less located in the Los Santos region of Tarrazú. The co-op was founded by a group of 228 small coffee producers and has since become one of the most important contributors to the economic development of the region.

Why we’re excited: The dry aroma reminded us of the Northern California almond orchards when the sweet blossoms started to bloom. After breaking the crust, that vanilla and almond nose transitioned to sweet honey. On our first pass, the acidity stole the show. It’s both beautiful and pronounced, yet delicate. Flavor notes of mandarin orange, vanilla, and almond came through. During our second pass, and after the coffee started to cool, it began to open up even more. The citrus acidity took a back seat and notes of chocolate and brown sugar became more pronounced. This coffee is complex, and we love it for that.