Distribution of main coffee producing areas in Costa Rica differences in flavor of different grades of Costa Rican coffee beans

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Costa Rican Coffee has seven main coffee cultivation areas.

1.Tarrazu (Tarazhu); altitude 1300-2000m.

2.Tres Rios (Sanshui River); elevation 1400-1800m.

3.West Valley (western valley); 1200-1650m above sea level.

4.Central Valley (Central Valley); altitude 1200-1600m.

5.Orosi, 900-1200 m above sea level.

6.Brunca (Blanca); 800-1200 m above sea level.

7.Turrialba (Chuliaba); 600-900m above sea level.

The classification of Costa Rican coffee beans is quite simple, according to the elevation of the coffee garden, a total of seven grades / names / abbreviations / elevations (feet):

1 extremely hard beans (SHB) more than 4500.

2 hard beans (HB) 4000 Murray 4500.

3 semi-hard beans (SH) 3500 Murray 4000.

4 Super high-grade washed beans (EPW) 3000murmur3500.

5 Superior washed beans (PW) 2500 Murray 3000

6 Super good washed beans (EGW) 2000 Murray 2500.

7 good washed beans (GW) below 2000.

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