Central America & Caribbean
Costa Rica
Birthplace of the “micromill revolution”, where farmers process their own coffee; honey processing (white, yellow, red, black) shines here. By law only Arabica may be planted.
Altitude
1,000–1,900 m
Harvest
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Typical flavours
Regions
Tarrazú1,200–1,900 mThe most famous high-altitude region: bright acidity and sweetness.46 winnersWest Valley1,200–1,700 mAround Naranjo, Palmares and Sarchí, with many award-winning micromills.17 winnersCentral Valley1,000–1,600 mVolcanic land around San José; the oldest growing area.Tres Ríos1,200–1,650 mSmall but renowned volcanic area; smooth and balanced.Orosi1,000–1,400 mA valley near Cartago.Brunca800–1,700 mThe southern region near Panama.3 winnersChirripó1,200–1,900 mNear Costa Rica’s highest peak; an emerging area.
In stock at QLC
Award winners: Cup of Excellence Costa Rica 2026
Full results →| Rank | Farm / producer | Region | Variety | Process | Score | Auction ($/lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Río BlancoAlejandra Cordero Solano | Tarrazú | Java | Washed | 91.36 | US$200Enwan Coffee |
| 1B | Río BlancoAlejandra Cordero Solano | Tarrazú | Java | Washed | 91.36 | US$200Enwan Coffee |
| 2 | El RobleVictor Hugo Romero Madrigal | Tarrazú | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Washed | 91.32 | US$80.00Ecofarm Coffee(China) for CaptainGeorge / Terraform Coffee/ nam·é coffee roaster / RightPaw Coffee/Prussian Blue Coffee/咖乐乐KolaKola/Taster’s coffee 南京饕選 |
| 1A | Las NubesAlex Ureña Marín | Tarrazú | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Honey | 91.06 | |
| 1B | Las NubesAlex Ureña Marín | Tarrazú | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Honey | 91.06 | |
| 1A | Las Margaritas VeintiséisEmmanuel Solis Porras | Tarrazú | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Experimental | 91.06 | US$110IngenuityCoffee印格咖啡 for GEE COFFEE, Orsir Coffee, HWC COFFEE |
| 1B | Las Margaritas VeintiséisEmmanuel Solis Porras | Tarrazú | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Experimental | 91.06 | US$111Yusen Commercial Enterprise （Shanghai）LTD.Co |
| 2 | Don CayitoLuis Ricardo Calderón Madrigal | Tarrazú | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Honey | 90.89 |
Past competitions: 202620252024
Award-winning farms
Finca Voo6 awards · best 91.19Don Cayito5 awards · best 93.62Santa Teresa4 awards · best 92.04Río Blanco4 awards · best 91.36Las Nubes4 awards · best 91.06El Cedro – Hacienda San Isidro Labrador4 awards · best 90.67La Torre3 awards · best 92Quebrada Grande3 awards · best 90.46Fcj Volcan Azul – Cipresal3 awards · best 90.08Hacienda Copey – Itadaki3 awards · best 89.5La Bandera3 awards · best 89.47Don Joel2 awards · best 91.42La Cusuka2 awards · best 91.22Las Margaritas Veintiséis2 awards · best 91.06Don Darío – Hacienda San Isidro Labrador2 awards · best 90.81Vista Paraiso2 awards · best 90.63Volcan Azul Hacienda Colima2 awards · best 90.09Hsil – Don Dario2 awards · best 89.72Finca El Centro2 awards · best 89.5Emanuel2 awards · best 89.39El Cola Roja2 awards · best 89.11El Cusuco2 awards · best 89.06Don Elí2 awards · best 89.04Don Joaquin2 awards · best 88.78
Past QLC coffees
Costa Rica West Valley Naranjo La Ladera Farm Sumava Micromill Francisco Mena SL28 Black Moon/Koji
BlackcurrantRaisinLime
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Costa Rica Tarrazu Dota Coyote Farm Don Oscar Micromill Alejandro Solis Tipica Mejorada Red Honey
CranberryPeachLime
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