Costa Rica Tarrazú Coffee

Costa Rica Tarrazú Coffee is our dark-roast natural-process single origin from the Tarrazú region of Costa Rica. This Costa Rican single origin coffee features tasting notes of milk chocolate, star fruit, strawberry, almond, and cane sugar. It works beautifully for drip, French press, and as a darker espresso base.

Tasting notes

• Milk chocolate
• Star fruit
• Strawberry
• Almond
• Cane sugar

Best for

• Dark roast drinkers who want depth without burnt bitterness
• French press, drip coffee, and espresso-style brewing
• Coffee drinkers who like chocolate-forward cups with a fruit finish
• Anyone looking for fresh roasted Costa Rican Tarrazú coffee beans

Brewing guide

Drip: 1 to 2 tablespoons per 6 oz of water at 200°F.

French press: Coarse grind, 4-minute steep, slow press.

Pour-over: Medium grind, 2:30 to 3:00 brew time, with a 30-second bloom.

Espresso: Fine grind, 25 to 30 second pull at 9 bars.

About this origin

Tarrazú is a coffee-growing region in the Los Santos Zone of Costa Rica, southeast of San José. It is considered one of the country’s premier coffee regions. The terrain is steep and mountainous, with farms sitting between 1,200 and 1,900 meters of elevation. Cool nights and rich volcanic soil help produce dense, slowly maturing cherries with concentrated sweetness.

Tarrazú coffees are often washed-process, but this lot is natural-processed. That means the coffee cherry dries around the bean before the fruit is removed. The extra contact between fruit and seed helps create the star fruit and strawberry tasting notes in the cup.

We air-roast this Costa Rican Tarrazú coffee to a darker development that builds body and brings out milk chocolate and almond depth, while keeping the fruit notes present instead of roasting them away.

From Nick, head roaster: Tarrazú is the coffee I reach for when I want a bigger, more confident cup. The chocolate carries through, the fruit notes keep it from feeling flat, and it holds up well to milk or espresso-style preparation.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What kind of coffee is Costa Rica Tarrazú?
A: Costa Rica Tarrazú is a dark-roast, natural-process single origin coffee from the Tarrazú region of Costa Rica. It is full-bodied, chocolate-forward, and naturally sweet, with fruit notes that keep the cup lively.

Q: How dark is this dark roast?
A: This is a true dark roast, but it is not burnt. Our fluid-bed air roasting method develops the bean evenly without scorching, so you get depth and body without the bitter, ashy flavor common in some dark roasts.

Q: What does Costa Rica Tarrazú coffee taste like?
A: This coffee has tasting notes of milk chocolate, star fruit, strawberry, almond, and cane sugar. It is full-bodied and syrupy, with a smooth chocolate base and a fruit finish.

Q: Is this coffee whole bean or ground?
A: Both options are available. Choose whole bean for maximum freshness, or select ground coffee if you do not have a grinder at home.

Q: When is my coffee roasted?
A: We roast to order and ship within 2 to 3 days. We do not pre-roast and warehouse inventory. The roast date is printed on every bag.

Q: Can I subscribe and save?
A: Yes. You can subscribe to Costa Rica Tarrazú Coffee and save 10% on every order. Choose delivery every 2, 4, or 6 weeks, then pause, skip, or cancel anytime.

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