Costa Rica SHB Corona - Central America

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Costa Rica SHB Corona

Costa Rica West Valley Corona is Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) European Preparation coffee from Costa Rica's West Valley. Conditions in this region are excellent for coffee growing. The soils, of volcanic origin, are very fertile; relative humidity averages 81%; year-round temperatures average 21.5° C (71° F); and plentiful sunlight all year round.
The Western Valley has well-defined rainy and dry seasons, with an annual rainfall of 88 inches over an average of 160 days. This means that the ripe coffee can be picked at the beginning of the dry season, and the drying process can be spread out during the entire season before the rains begin again.
This is a very fairly priced coffee well suited to dark roasting due to its brightness in the cup and hardness of the bean. Additionally, it is recommended as a blend component.
Cupping Characteristics:West Valley Corona is smooth, sweet, consistent and very well balanced. It is a bright, clean tasting coffee with medium body, fruitiness and slightly dry aftertaste.

Volume Price
Pounds Price LB
1 $5.09
2-4 $4.84
5-19 $4.58
20+ $4.07

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Costa Rica coffee facts:

Population (2006): 4.1 million People
Coffee Production: 1.7 million bags (60 kg)
Country bag capacity: 150 pounds
Domestic Consumption: 380,000 bags
Coffee Export: 1,320,000 bags
Cultivated Area: 82,500 Hectares (203,775 acres)

Harvest:
September to February

Arabica Introduced:Coffee was first introduced into Costa Rica in 1779 from Cuba. First exportation was in 1820.

Farms:About 32,000, over half are small farms (less than 1 hectare).

Specialty Coffee Regions:Tarrazu, Tres Rios, Central Valley, Pacific Central, South Pacific

Botanical Varietals:Mondo Nuevo, Hibredo/Tico, Villa Sarchi, Geisha, Caturra, Catui

Comments: Coffee is grown in Costa Rica on both the Atlantic and Pacific slopes at altitudes between 1600 and 5400 feet. The highest grade is called Strictly Hard Bean, grown at elevations over 3900 feet. Costa Rica produces some exceptional coffees, renowned for their brilliance, balance and complexity.

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