Dota Dark, Costa Rica

Dota Dark was previously known as Dota French Roast and Dota Espresso. Dota is a canton in the province of San José, Costa Rica. Known for its exceptional coffee, Dota’s small-scale farmers cultivate beans on farms averaging 8.5 acres. We believe this region produces the finest coffees in Costa Rica. This roast was developed for smoothness and extra richness, and has notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and walnut.

Costa Rica's Dota region produces coffees known for balanced, approachable profiles, and George Howell Coffee's Dota Dark exemplifies this character through a darker roast lens. The roaster's tasting notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and walnut suggest a coffee that leans into the deeper, more structured end of the sensory spectrum—flavors that tend to emerge when coffees are roasted to fuller development. This approach emphasizes body and sweetness over origin-forward brightness. For those exploring Costa Rican coffees, this lot offers a grounded, indulgent profile distinct from lighter roasts that might highlight more delicate florals or fruit. Reference the flavor wheel to calibrate your own tasting notes and discover where your palate aligns within these roasted, nutty-sweet dimensions.