Description
This is a very nice Co-op production by COOPEPALMARES, they have a state of the art processing facility with certifications in quality and environmental management. The wet mill utilizes recycled water and the mechanical dryers recirculate airflow to maximize furnace efficiency. The facility also has an organic fertilizer production plant and a water treatment plant.
COOPEPALMARES operates two supermarkets in Palmares and sells roasted coffee for national consumption (although the nicer chops like this tend to get more money when exported). Coop members have access to low interest loans and healthcare for their families at the coop-run health center and mobile clinic.
Tasting Notes: A nice, clean and fresh Costa. Best at medium to dark roast but lighter roasts do show some curb appeal: classic Costa sweet floral acidity, a little bit on the lemony side balanced with a dry nutty/chocolate undertones. As the roasting pushes more into the medium category, the cup develops a bit more body and reduced acidity levels giving a much smoother mouthfeel and more defined chocolaty factor. Creates a wonderful balance of tones. A little lighter floral, a little chocolaty/nutty, very pleasant drinker. Darker roasts hold up nicely as well, turn the cup stronger and more bakers chocolate like, the roasty notes from darker roasting do compliment the cup. Much more of a chocolate bomb with slightly nutty accents.
Roasting Notes: As with most Costa Rican coffee, the medium roast mark tends to be where they shine. Great everyday drinkers that show some bright complexities on more mild mannered cups. Everyone tends to like a nice Costa, a easy guess on what to serve a crowd of friends or family. A good screen of coffee, easy to roast. Even roasting with medium chaff levels.
With more than 1,400 producer-members from Palmares, a canton in the province of Alajuela, this cooperative is designed to receive cherries from many small farms and consistently process their coffee into a well-balanced regional blend.
Andy (verified owner) –
Wonderful coffee after medium roast. One of the best I roasted so far. Will keep buying this one for sure. Easy to roast. Cooling 1 min after FC.
bryanteel11 (verified owner) –
This has been my favorite coffee I have ever tasted! I absolutely love it! Took it slightly past medium roast, perfect even roasting. Amazing clean full body cup of coffee. I adore this coffee. I ordered a couple more pounds this time and a few different coffees to try but if I don’t find another one I like as much I will specifically order this one 5 lb at a time. I can’t say it enough this is amazing coffee
courtney.hicks1 (verified owner) –
This is a return favorite for me and a friend. We bought some of this lot earlier in the year and missed it when we ran out. I came back for round 2 and it’s just as good as i remembered. It’s very pleasant as a medium roast for pour over and espresso. Tastes very nice in a flat white and latte too. I roast it for a short time passed first crack but well before second. Now that it’s gone I hope Burman gets more, similar Costa Rica coffee like this!
bryanteel11 (verified owner) –
This is my absolute favorite coffee to date that I have bought and roasted! Absolutely wonderful at medium or medium plus roast level delicious complex amazing