Costa Rica Tarrazu La Pastora

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Tarrazú La Pastora is a coffee developed by CoopeTarrazú, a well-recognized cooperative in San Marcos, Tarrazú. CoopeTarrazú has more than 53 years of experience and tradition and works with more than 3,000 coffee producers and 250 mill workers from the surrounding communities in the Tarrazú and Leon Cortes regions. The cooperative’s main functions are to provide milling, marketing and export services to its members.

The members of CoopeTarrazú pride themselves on a focused set of commitments that include:

• Developing a sustainable coffee culture.
• Protecting and improving the environment.
• Meeting the expectations of customers with high-quality products and services.
• Improving the quality of life of its members and the general community.

La Pastora Tarrazú has been the co-op’s leading trademark for more than 50 years. It is a regional blend of coffees from 8 communities in the Los Santos Tarrazú region. La Pastora is recognized among Costa Rican producers for its exceptional quality.

Cupping notes: Jasmine in the break, round body, Swiss chocolate, pineapple.

Region
Los Santos, Tarrazu
Growing Altitude
1,200-1,800 masl
Arabica Variety
Caturra, Catuai
Harvest Period
December-March
Milling Process
Washed, drum drying
Aroma
Brown sugar, nutty, floral
Flavor
Citrus, chocolate, topical fruit
Body
Round
Acidity
Lively acidity