Costa Rica Alto El Vapor Micromill - Anaerobic Natural

Origin: Costa Rica  Region: Santa Maria de Dota, Tarrazú Farm: Alto El Vapor Micromill Variety: Catuai Altitude:  2000-2100 Meters Above Sea Level Processing: Anaerobic Natural Flavor Notes: Pomegranate + Elderberry Costa Rica was the first Central American country to fully establish a coffee industry, with coffee becoming a major export as early as the 1820s. Being a small country, Costa Rica currently makes up less than 1% of the world's annual coffee production. Despite that, it is well known for its overall quality. In many ways, Costa Rica has been at the forefront of innovation in specialty coffee. In the 1990s, the country made major changes to the way it uses water in coffee production. This made them a global leader in environmental sustainability. Then in 2008, an earthquake hit the country, causing water shortages that forced farmers to pivot. One way they did so was by introducing honey processed coffee to the specialty scene. Since then, there has been a refining of both h