Costa Rica – Alajuela

The Enthusiast

Light/Medium – City +

ABOUT THIS COFFEE

This coffee is sourced from more than 1,400 producer-members from Palmares, a canton in the province of Alajuela, organized around Cooperativa de Caficultores y de Servicios Múltiples de Palmares (Coopepalmares), a cooperative 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.

SPECS:

GEOGRAPHY

Region: Palmares a canton in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Altitude: 1300 MASL

Harvest: November – February

PRODUCER

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

VARIETY

Caturra, Catuai

PROCESSING

Eco-pulped and dried in the sun on patios

NOTES:

FLAVOR Lime, orange, caramel, cream

BODY Medium

ACIDITY Smooth

ROAST LEVEL

Medium-light – City

Sourced from the Palmares region of Costa Rica · Palmares, Alajuela, this lot from Modest Coffee highlights the consistent quality of the Cooperativa de Caficultores y de Servicios Múltiples de Palmares (Coopepalmares). The coffee features the Caturra varietal, a plant widely recognized for its adaptability and balanced cup profile. This specific harvest underwent an eco-pulped process, a technique that removes the fruit skin while retaining varying amounts of mucilage to influence the final character of the bean. You can learn more about how these processing methods impact the cup profile in our technical guide. When evaluating the bright citrus and sweet caramel notes present in this coffee, referencing a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for identifying the nuances of lime, orange, and cream. This selection offers a clear expression of the Alajuela terroir, showcasing the refined output of a dedicated cooperative.