The Drink: Cafetin Roasting Company Costa Rica
Type: Whole Bean Medium Roast (Single Estate)
Overall Rating: 3.25 Out 5 Coffee Mugs

Being known as a coffee person certainly has its benefits. My friends pass along information to me on a shop or roasters they come across with what they feel is good coffee. The greatest perk is always being handed a bag of coffee they think I might like to try.

My parents, for example, are conditioned to keep a lookout for anything related to my interests. When they came across a coffee roaster at a farmer’s market in Chestertown, Maryland, there was no doubt that they were going to walk up, start a conversation with the owner of the stand and purchase some coffee for me to try.

Background notes from the roaster

Our Cafetín de San Martín coffee is grown on our farm in the highlands of the Tarrazu region of Costa Rica. In 2009, it won 5th place Cup of Excellence and 4th place SCAA Roasters Choice Award.

Variety: Caturra, Villa Sarchi and Villa Lobos

Altitude: 1700-1800 meters

Tasting Notes: very sweet, dark fruits, elegant with lingering after taste.

My Review

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