Costa Rican Specialty Coffee Varieties — A Sailor’s Guide to the Finest Beans

Discovering the Treasures of Pacamara, Catuai, Caturra, and Villa Sarchí.

When you sail the coffee seas of Costa Rica, you don’t just find beans — you find stories. Each variety carries the soul of its land, the rhythm of the mountains, and the craftsmanship of generations who’ve mastered the art of growing perfection. Let’s set sail across these rich terrains and meet four of Costa Rica’s most prized treasures.

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☕ Pacamara — The Bold Explorer

Pacamara is like the captain of the fleet — bold, complex, and full of surprises.Born from a hybrid of Pacas and Maragogipe, this variety is known for its large beans and intense character. Each cup feels layered and adventurous — notes of red fruits, honey, cocoa nibs, and a citrus-like brightness that lingers long after the sip. You’ll often find Pacamara thriving in higher altitudes like Tarrazú or Vajusa Azul, where cooler air and volcanic soil give it that daring balance of sweetness and strength.Taste profile: bold body, honey sweetness, red fruits, cocoa, and pink grapefruit.For sailors who love: strong winds, deep flavor, and untamed seas.

🌿 Catuai — The Steady Companion

Catuai is the loyal sailor of Costa Rican coffee — dependable, balanced, and hardworking.Developed from Mundo Novo and Caturra, this variety was designed to resist the storms of nature while delivering a clean, sweet cup.Its flavor sails between caramel, molasses, and citrus, making it perfect for those who love harmony in their brew.Grown across the highlands of Tarrazú and Central Valley, Catuai reflects the Costa Rican spirit: bright, kind, and full of energy.Taste profile: caramel, molasses, pink grapefruit, citrus.For sailors who love: smooth voyages and calm mornings.

🍯 Caturra — The Classic Navigator

Caturra is one of Costa Rica’s most traditional varieties — a short, sturdy plant that changed the course of Latin American coffee forever.Discovered in Brazil and later embraced by Costa Rican farmers, it’s celebrated for its sweet balance and clean cup.Expect notes of brown sugar, toffee, and subtle citrus that give every brew a comforting and familiar taste.Taste profile: medium body, sweet acidity, brown sugar, and lemon zest.For sailors who love: timeless flavor and classic craftsmanship.

🌸 Villa Sarchí — The Hidden Gem

A true Costa Rican jewel, Villa Sarchí was discovered right here in the West Valley — a natural mutation of Bourbon that adapted perfectly to the local climate. It’s the quiet poet of the group — delicate, floral, and elegantly sweet.Expect a cup filled with red apple, honey, jasmine, and chocolate undertones — a smooth sail from first sip to last drop.Taste profile: floral, red fruit, honey sweetness, silky body.For sailors who love: gentle winds and poetic sunsets.

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Final Words from the Deck

At Sailor’s Tale Coffee, we celebrate these varieties not as products, but as stories from the land we love. Each bean carries the scent of Costa Rican soil, the warmth of its people, and the spirit of adventure that drives every sailor and dreamer.

So next time you brew a cup, take a moment. Breathe in the aroma, and let it take you where the sea meets the mountains — Costa Rica’s heart, in every drop.