Costa Rica Tarrazu Coffee Beans | San Rafael Saints of the Valley
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Description
COSTA RICA TARRAZÚ • SAN RAFAEL SAINTS OF THE VALLEY
Fully Washed • Caturra & Catuai • Red Plum • Caramel • Milk Chocolate • Medium Roast
Globally revered as the “Area of the Saints”, the Tarrazú region has been producing world-class coffee since the 19th century. High-altitude valleys flanked by the Talamanca Mountain Range create isolated microclimates where cool mountain nights and high-elevation sunlight extend the cherry ripening cycle to extraordinary lengths—concentrating sweetness and complexity in every bean.
Pioneering smallholder cooperatives of San Rafael pool hand-harvested Caturra and Catuai cherries into centralised micro-mills, where clean mountain spring water, controlled fermentation, and hand-raked sun drying on open patios honour a fully washed processing legacy built over generations.
Tasting Notes
- Flavour Profile: Red Plum • Rich Caramel • Smooth Milk Chocolate
- Body & Finish: Balanced Medium Body • Clean Crisp Finish
Origin & Craft
- Region: San Rafael, Tarrazú Valley, Costa Rica (The Area of the Saints)
- Elevation & Grade: 1,400 MASL • Strictly Hard Bean (SHB Grade)
- Varietals: Caturra & Catuai
- Process: Fully Washed (Controlled fermentation with mountain spring water)
- Roast Profile: Medium Roast (7/10) • Balanced and complex
Why San Rafael Saints of the Valley?
- Elite Strictly Hard Bean (SHB): Grown at high altitudes where cold mountain nights force the coffee cherry to mature slowly, producing an incredibly dense bean packed with concentrated sugars.
- Generational Micro-Mill Sourcing: Partnered with pioneering smallholder cooperatives in San Rafael who combine ancestral harvesting rituals with immaculate, modern micro-mill processing.
- Pristine Spring Water Washing: Fully washed and fermented utilising crystal-clear mountain spring water to deliver an exceptionally clean profile with vibrant clarity.
- Artisanal Patio Drying: Spread by hand and continually hand-raked across open sun-drenched patios to guarantee perfectly uniform drying and absolute flavour stability.
Ingredients: 100% Roasted Coffee Beans. Allergens: None.
From the valleys of the saints, a cup of quiet perfection.
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