Background: Costa Rica is recognized as one of the finest origins in the world, specifically for coffee coming from its famed Tarrazu region. La Minita, a famed estate from this region, produces only 289,000 pounds annually all of which commands very high prices. Other names to look out for include Juan Vinas, H. Tournon, Windmill, Monte Bello, Santa Rosa, Central Valley, Sarchi, Tres Rios, Alajuela, and Naranjo. Many of the producers from these regions are represented by the Specialty Coffee Association of Costa Rica, which organizes an internationally famed contest called the Cosecha de Oro for the purchase of the best Costa Rican beans. Caribou's Costa Rican coffee, a seasonal coffee, is grown in the region of Tarrazu in a biologically diverse environment shaded by poro trees.
Tasting: Aroma***; gentle fragrance of creamy, florally mint. Acidity***; balanced with some gentle biting on the front undersides of the tongue. Body*****; very heavily-bodied, laying thickly on the palate and leaving a creamy texture. Flavor****; deep notes of blackberries and creamy chocolate.
I recommend this coffee really to anyone who enjoys coffee. Though Caribou's may no longer be available, any Costa Rican Tarrazu coffee will probably do. It is a nice, balanced cup full of flavor and smooth texture.
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