Our medium roast Costa Rica is from the Monte Crisol cooperative in Alajuela, Costa Rica. This coffee is all about balance. It starts with a juicy tangerine notes that persist through the cup. In the middle there is a little bite of orange zest that is balanced by a sweet mix of cinnamon roll and maple syrup. The finish is long and citrusy with a hint of cinnamon.

It's the clean, balanced cup you'd expect from Costa Rican coffee—mild, tasty, and ready to make your mornings brighter.

Roast Color: Medium

Cupping Notes: Cinnamon Roll, Tangerine, Orange Zest

Story: With more than 1,400 producer-members from Palmares, a canton in the province of Alajuela, the Monte Crisol cooperative is 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.