Introduction to the taste characteristics of varieties and methods for describing the flavor of Costa Rican Yerzaro coffee

First, strive for government financial support, and at the same time establish a "coffee trust fund" to help coffee growers with difficulties tide over capital turnover difficulties.

Second, vigorously develop high-quality coffee, increase the added value of coffee exports, and make up for the losses caused by the decline in coffee prices. Its main approach is to focus on the development of high-quality coffee cultivation at altitudes of 1000 to 1500 meters, prohibit the collection of immature coffee beans, strengthen the screening of coffee beans, and pay attention to environmental protection components during planting and processing.

2002-2003 The annual coffee production was 3 million bags (60 kg each) and the export coffee was 1.87 million bags. 40% of exported coffee is premium refined coffee, which is internationally known as "GOURMET Coffee". On the international market, Colombian refined coffee averages US$93.61 (FOB) per bag (46 kg), which is US$19.56 higher than regular coffee. I also have a premium coffee that sells for $800 a pack.

The main competitors for Colombian premium coffee are Kenya, Guatemala and Ethiopia. Coffee production in Brazil and Vietnam is dominated by volume, which is not enough to pose a threat to Colombian quality coffee. In the next five years, Colombia intends to increase the export of premium coffee to 70% of all exported coffee.

Third, strengthen the export of high-quality coffee to Europe, America, Japan and other countries. European and American countries have higher living standards, high consumption levels and high requirements for coffee quality. A cup of premium coffee can fetch $3.25 in the European and American markets. Colombia launched a strong publicity campaign against the European, American and Japanese markets. The offensive has spread to Russia. China has also been included in the future development of Costa Rica coffee market.

Fourth, increase domestic coffee consumption and broaden the domestic market. The survey found that coffee consumption in Brazil, Colombia, Viet Nam and Costa Rica was low in these coffee-producing countries. Therefore, the Colombian coffee authorities are prepared to strengthen the development of the domestic consumer market while opening up foreign markets, increasing the publicity and sales of domestic coffee products, and creating good space for the further development of the coffee industry.

Coffee was introduced to Costa Rica from Cuba in 1729, and today its coffee industry is one of the most well-organized in the world, producing up to 1700 kilograms per hectare. Costa Rica has a population of 3.5 million, but coffee trees number 400 million, and coffee exports account for 25% of the country's total exports. Costa Rica's volcanic soils are fertile and well drained, especially in the Central Plateau, where the soil consists of successive layers of ash and dust. Costa Rica was thus the first country in Central America to grow coffee and bananas for commercial value. Coffee and bananas are the main export commodities of the country Other types of Brazilian coffee such as Rio, Parana, etc. can be produced in large quantities without too much care, although the taste is rough, but it is a kind of inexpensive coffee, due to its distribution in all parts of the country, solid quality varies, and has its own standard (according to the number of impurities NO.2~NO.8, according to the size of beans and NO.13~NO.19, according to taste divided into six grades). Almost all Arabica varieties are of good quality and stable prices, the most famous being Costa Rica, which has been a necessity for blended coffee since ancient times and is familiar to the public.

Excellent Costa Rican coffee is known as "extra hard beans" and can grow at altitudes above 1500 meters. Altitude has always been a problem for coffee growers. The higher the altitude, the better the beans, not only because higher altitudes increase the acidity of the beans and thus enhance the flavor, but also because the lower night temperatures at higher altitudes can slow down the growth of trees and thus enhance the flavor of the beans. In addition, due to the high altitude drop caused by sufficient rainfall, coffee tree growth is very favorable.

Costa Rican coffee is all Arabica beans, washed, it is bright style, full of aroma, clear as wind chimes in the breeze, and mild acid, sweet quite good. Because of the sweet taste, even if the coffee is cold, it is also very good to drink, which is a major feature of Costa Rica coffee. Therefore, it is recommended that you taste Costa Rican coffee with only a small amount of sugar and creamer to enjoy its girlish and pure flavor. Other coffees worth mentioning are Juan Vinas (PR), H.Tournon, Windmill (SHB), Montebello and Santa Rosa. Fine coffee is grown in Geredia and the Central Valley. Another striking coffee is Sarchi (one of five towns that represent Costa Rica's "coffee route"), which grows on the slopes of Poas Volcano, 53 kilometers from San Jose. Saatchi was founded in 1949 and has 30770 hectares of land to grow sugar cane and coffee. The area is also known for its handicrafts, attracting tourists from all over the world.