1kg Specialty Coffee Beans | Costa Rica - La Pastora Single Origin
A medium roast, single origin coffee from La Pastora Washing Station, Costa Rica. Washed process. Tasting notes of Caramel waffle, dark toffee and milk chocolate. A delicate, well rounded coffee.
Description
In 1966, CoopeTarraz R.L., now a globally renowned coffee, was first planted in La Pastora, the highest point of Tarraz in the Los Santos Region of Costa Rica. The cooperative represents 5,000 coffee producers who not only earn a living but also enhance their communities through their coffee production work. The plantations are located at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 1,900 meters, in climatic and soil conditions that are ideal for coffee cultivation. A majority of these plantations are nestled under the shade of the region's native trees. Over the years, CoopeTarraz has upheld an unwavering commitment to processing coffee in an environmentally friendly manner, adding higher value to their product, and fulfilling their export obligations with clients in terms of quality and timelines. These principles have become an integral part of the cooperative's brand identity.
Origin
CoopeTarraz was founded on October 13th, 1960, by a group of 228 small coffee producers seeking fairer market conditions. Their determination has transformed this enterprise into the largest coffee cooperative in Costa Rica. Every coffee bean produced by CoopeTarraz carries the Fair Trade Certification, assuring consumers that the cooperative's coffee producers receive a fair price for their product, thus maximizing profitability.In compliance with Costa Rica's environmental and health regulations, CoopeTarraz focuses on the continuous improvement of processes to manage all waste produced by coffee processing. Over recent years, the cooperative has succeeded in composting 100% of the grain pulp residues. This compost is returned to the producers as organic matter, which is reintegrated into the plantations. About 70% of the pulp is transformed into conventional compost and provided to associates free of charge. The remaining 30% is used in enhanced amendments organic alternatives promoted by CoopeTarraz supported by scientific studies from the University of Stuttgart, Germany.
Details
Where: La Pastora, Tarrazu, Costa Rica
Owner: CoopeTarraz
Varieties: Mixed
Altitude: 1200-1900 MASL.
Preparation: Washed.
SCA Score: 84.5
Roast: Medium.
Drink it: Suitable for all coffee makers. For espresso, we recommend using 18 grams ground coffee to make a double espresso weighing around 36 grams in 28 - 32 seconds. Water temperature 92-93C.
Tasting Notes: Caramel waffle, dark toffee, milk chocolate
