i.A lower, wetter east
Turrialba is lower at 600–1,300m and feels the humid Caribbean-side climate. It is one of the earliest of Costa Rica’s major regions to harvest, and its hallmark is a light, mild flavor.
Altitude
600–1,300m
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Costa Rica · Central America · Growing region
Turrialbaトゥリアルバ
Turrialba lies in eastern Costa Rica around the Turrialba volcano.
Altitude 600–1,300 mwashednatural
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
natural also / mostly washed
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Balanced
Medium · Medium
Country rank
World No. 14
Costa Rica (production · Costa Rica)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Turrialba lies in eastern Costa Rica around the Turrialba volcano.
Lower and wetter, it is marked by a light, mild flavor and an early harvest, making an easy-drinking cup of chocolate, nuts and soft fruit.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Eastern Costa Rica, Turrialba (around the volcano of the same name)
- Main varieties
- Caturra, Catuai
- Altitude
- 600–1,300 m
- Processing
- Washed / Natural
- Cup character
- Chocolate, Nutty, Mild fruit, Brown sugar
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Enjoying its lightness
Its brisk, off-note-free flavor suits everyday coffee and milk. Brewed straight as a medium roast, the gentle nutty, chocolatey sweetness stands out.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
ChocolateNuttyMild fruitBrown sugar
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guidePaper drip
pourover
Temp
91°C
Ratio
1:15
Time
3 min
Grind
Medium
Draws out citrus and honeyed sweetness. For honey-process lots, slightly cooler water emphasizes the sweetness.
AeroPress
aeropress
Temp
87°C
Ratio
1:12
Time
2 min
Grind
Medium
A clean cup with sweetness and acidity in balance.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Turrialba coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Costa Rica
Tarrazú
Tarrazúタラス
1,200–1,900 m
OrangeChocolateBrown sugar
DetailsValle Central
Valle Centralバジェセントラル
1,000–1,400 m
Milk chocolateVanillaCitrus
DetailsBrunca
Bruncaブルンカ
600–1,400 m
NuttyMilk chocolateLight fruit
DetailsWest Valley
West Valley西バレー
1,000–1,700 m
OrangeCaramelStone fruit
DetailsTres Ríos
Tres Ríosトレスリオス
1,200–1,650 m
CitrusChocolateNutty
DetailsOrosi
Orosiオロシ
1,000–1,400 m
ChocolateNuttyOrange
DetailsGuanacaste
Guanacasteグアナカステ
600–1,300 m
NuttyChocolateCaramel
Details§ 09Kindred Regions