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Costa Rica La Pastora by Methodical Roasting - image 0

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Roasted by: Methodical Roasting in Travelers Rest, SC
Roast Profile: Light & Balanced
Sourcing: Blend
Tastes: Almond Butter, Plum, Gingersnap
Varietal(s): Catuai, Caturra
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1200-1900 masl

 

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COSTA RICA LA PASTORA #1428

Almond Butter, Plum, Gingersnap
Light & Balanced
Roasted by Methodical Roasting

★★★★★5 reviews

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DETAILS

Roasted by: Methodical Roasting in Travelers Rest, SC
Roast Profile: Light & Balanced
Sourcing: Blend
Tastes: Almond Butter, Plum, Gingersnap
Varietal(s): Catuai, Caturra
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1200-1900 masl

Unlock exclusive member perks

  • Free shipping on every coffee plan delivery
  • Free shipping on 2+ bags (from same roaster)
  • Enjoy 15% member savings on every coffee purchase
  • Personalize every delivery
  • More beans for your buck: our bags are 10% larger
    (than other leading subscriptions)
  • Earn free coffee with 5% in credits on every purchase

Curator's Notes

La Pastora begins with a juicy plum sweetness, like a dollop of jam on a thumbprint cookie, before developing into a balanced, nut-buttery finish. The name translates to shepherd — let this light roast shepherd you into a beautiful day

Roaster's Notes

$18 La Pastora is the Costa Rican coffee you talk about when you talk about Costa Rican coffee. This washed coffee is approachable, clean, and classic with a juicy twist. With just enough nuttiness to temper the syrupy, plummy sweetness, the La Pastora is the perfect subject for whichever brew method has your fancy. Where it's from La Pastora caught our attention at the cupping table with its uniform flavor, attributed to the singular soil quality of the San Jose province of Costa Rica, and the processing methods that CoopeTarrazu employs. Sedimentary soil composition encourages coffee crops toward a distinct acidity, and this rich mountain soil creates a complex fruit to be harvested and processed by CoopeTarrazú. The co-op represents over 3,500 partners in the province, and is committed to the welfare of those partners and their communities. We roast their coffee to bring out its syrupy, balanced character, finding gingersnap, almond, and plum in the cup.

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Ratings & Reviews

★★★★★ 5 reviews

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CHLOE 12/29/2022
★★★★★
"I'm surprised to see the other reviewers did not enjoy this coffee as much as me, personally I thought it was smooth, very unique, fruity, with a nutty finish. Made on a Breville barista Express with 2% milk."
PAUL 11/29/2022
★★★★★
"The hints of almond are stronger than advertised, missing that balance. "
ZACH 10/31/2022
★★★★★
"Delicious! "
AJ 10/27/2022
★★★★★
"Not light -a very bitter medium dark blend"
JARRIE 10/14/2022
★★★★★
"Meh. Somewhat weak bodied. Although seemingly smooth not a coffee I would have again."