Costa Rican Monte Crisol

Costa Rica's ideal climate has earned it a reputation for consistent coffee growing. Tending towards a heavier body with equally bright acidity, the high altitudes and volcanic soils create a delightfully balanced cup. Often showcases notes of stone fruit that contrast well with deeper tones of chocolate.

REGION : Alajuela, Costa Rica

SOURCE : Cooperativa de Caficultores y de Servicios Múltiples de Palmares (Coopepalmares) | 1400 members

VARIETY : Catuai, Caturra

PROCESS : Eco-pulped, sun-dried on patios

SOIL : Volcanic loam 

ALTITUDE : 1300 masl

ROAST LEVEL : 3/5

AROMA : Nutty, Sweet

FLAVOR : Milk Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Baking Spice

ACIDITY : Bright

BODY : Creamy

WHY WE LIKE IT : Well balanced, easy drinker

RECOMMENDED FOR : Everyone! It's a crowd pleaser! 

With more than 1,400 producer-members from Palmares, a canton in the province of Alajuela, Coopepalmares is designed to receive cherries from many small farms and consistently process their coffee into a well-balanced regional blend. The state-of-the-art processing facility with certifications in quality and environmental management from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) utilizes recycled water and the mechanical dryers (guardiolas) recirculate airflow to maximize furnace efficiency. The facility also has an organic fertilizer production plant and a water treatment plant. In addition to exporting coffee, Coopepalmares operates two supermarkets and a hardware store in Palmares, and sells roasted coffee for national consumption. Cooperative members have access to low interest loans and healthcare for their families at the cooperative run health center and mobile clinic.