Costa Rica Jaguar Tarrazu
- Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Plum, Almond, Clementine, Honey
- Light Roast
- Body: Medium
- Acidity: Bright
- Process: Honey
The Diminishing Jaguar Population in Costa Rica
Jaguar Tarrazu is another one of our coffees for a cause, similar to La Morena, this coffee was purchased not only because it is delicious, but because it serves a purpose. Our importer has established that $.20 from each pound sold will go towards FUNDAZOO, which has been established to protect Costa Rica's diminishing jaguar population due entirely to human involvement. FUNDAZOO is an organization that is actively involved in conservation through research, habitat management and education. Conservation activities include species exhibitions, natural history, guided tours and workshops for students. Reforestation and rehabilitation of the zoo, as well as the Conservation Center in Santa Ana. Also, FUNDAZOO actively works with Conservation Planning Specialist Group (CPSG) of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
It is widely known among coffee roasters that Costa Rica is one of the few perfect coffee-growing climates of the world, with Tarrazu being the most desirable. Brace yourselves for this one!
The honey process originated in Costa Rica, but has since spread to other countries in Central and South America. In this process some or all of the mucilage of the coffee cherry - or coffee honey - that coats the parchment is left on during the drying stage, giving the coffee a sweetness that resembles a natural-processed coffee. Very sweet and smooth!