i.The heart of Costa Rican coffee
Home to the capital, the Central Valley is among Costa Rica’s most historic origins. Volcanic soils and the spread of micro mills yield lots full of character.
Altitude
1,000–1,400m
MASL
Costa Rica · Central America · Growing region
Valle Centralバジェセントラル
The Valle Central (Central Valley) spreads around Costa Rica’s capital San José — a traditional origin where volcanic soils deliver balanced, friendly flavors of milk chocolate, vanilla, citrus and honey.
Altitude 1,000–1,400 mwashedhoneynatural
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
honey / natural also / mostly washed
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Balanced
Medium · Medium
Country rank
World No. 14
Costa Rica (production · Costa Rica)
§ 02Overview
Overview
The Valle Central (Central Valley) spreads around Costa Rica’s capital San José — a traditional origin where volcanic soils deliver balanced, friendly flavors of milk chocolate, vanilla, citrus and honey.
A region around the capital San José. Balanced and easy to drink, with diverse honey processing.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Central Valley (around San José), Costa Rica
- Main varieties
- Caturra, Catuai and others
- Altitude
- 1,000–1,400 m
- Processing
- Washed / Honey / Natural
- Cup character
- Milk chocolate, vanilla, citrus, honey
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.A spectrum of processing
Beyond washed, sweetness-forward honey and natural processing also thrive, keeping the flavor clean and well balanced.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
Milk chocolateVanillaCitrusHoney
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 Valle Central coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Costa Rica
§ 09Kindred Regions