{"product_id":"costa-rica-12oz-ground-coffee","title":"Costa Rica Specialty Grade Coffee – Medium-Light Roast, 12oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"p-2 font-mono\"\u003e\u003ccode class=\"font-mono\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience the Bright, Sweet Side of Costa Rica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\nIn the mountainous region of southern Costa Rica, where the air is\u003cbr\u003ecrisp and the sun shines with tropical warmth, tiny treasures grow\u003cbr\u003ealong the steep hillsides. Those cherries become this specialty-grade\u003cbr\u003eCosta Rican coffee — a vibrant, sweet, and complex cup that showcases\u003cbr\u003eeverything people love about Central American coffee.\n\nBrew it up, and you’ll get a bright, lively acidity that dances on your\u003cbr\u003etongue, wrapped in a smooth, medium body with layers of warming sweetness\u003cbr\u003eand fruit.\n\n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-section\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Origin: Pérez Zeledón region, Southern Costa Rica  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Roast: Medium-Light  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Grade: SHB, EP (Strictly Hard Bean, European Preparation)  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Process: Fully washed, sun dried  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Varietals: Catuai, Caturra  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Altitude: 1,400–1,900m  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Flavor: Bright acidity, brown spice, brown sugar, stone fruit  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Body: Medium, smooth  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Acidity: Bright and lively  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Best For: Drip, pour-over, Aeropress, lighter French press  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Size: 12oz bag  \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Formats: Whole Bean, Ground (Drip, Coarse, Fine)\n\n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-section\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\nThis Costa Rican cup is all about clarity and sweetness:\n\n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Acidity:**\u003c\/span\u003e Bright and lively, giving the cup a sparkling, juicy character    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Body:**\u003c\/span\u003e Comforting medium body that feels smooth and balanced    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Sweetness \u0026amp; Spice:**\u003c\/span\u003e Warm brown spice and rich brown sugar notes    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Fruit:**\u003c\/span\u003e A delicate hint of juicy stone fruit for added complexity  \n\nThe result is a clean, sweet, and nuanced coffee that’s perfect for\u003cbr\u003eanyone who loves a brighter, more delicate cup without sacrificing body.\n\n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-section\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Cooperative Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\nThese beans come from the \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Pérez Zeledón**\u003c\/span\u003e region in southern Costa Rica\u003cbr\u003e and are produced by members of \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**CoopeAgri**\u003c\/span\u003e, a cooperative of farmers\u003cbr\u003efrom small communities, villages, and even single-family farms.\n\nCoopeAgri is focused on the well-being of its members and their families\u003cbr\u003eby providing:\n\n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Medical care and community support    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Agronomy assistance and education    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e A café showcase for cooperative coffees    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Access to fertilizer produced by the COOP itself  \n\nWhen you brew this coffee, you’re not just tasting Costa Rica’s unique\u003cbr\u003eterroir — you’re supporting a network of small producers working\u003cbr\u003etogether for a better future.\n\n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-section\"\u003e### Processing \u0026amp; Quality  \u003c\/span\u003e\nThis coffee is \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**washed, and sun dried**\u003c\/span\u003e, a classic process that highlights\u003cbr\u003eThe origin’s natural clarity and acidity. As an \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**SHB, EP**\u003c\/span\u003e grade coffee\u003cbr\u003e(Strictly Hard Bean, European Preparation), The beans are grown at high \u003cbr\u003ealtitude and carefully sorted for defects, resulting in a cleaner, more \u003cbr\u003econsistent cup.\n\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hljs-section\"\u003eChoose Your Grind  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\nMatch your grind to your brew method:\n\n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Whole Bean**\u003c\/span\u003e – Best for maximum freshness and control if you grind\u003cbr\u003e    at home    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Ground – Drip**\u003c\/span\u003e – Ideal for most home coffee makers and pour-over\u003cbr\u003e    brewers    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Ground – Coarse**\u003c\/span\u003e – Great for French press and immersion brewers    \n\u003cspan class=\"hljs-bullet\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Ground – Fine**\u003c\/span\u003e – For espresso-style brewing or finer-filter methods  \n\nNot sure what to pick? If you’re using a standard home coffee maker,\u003cbr\u003ego with \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**Ground – Drip**\u003c\/span\u003e.\n\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hljs-section\"\u003eRoasted to Order – Freshness Wins  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\nWe roast this Costa Rican coffee in small batches \u003cspan class=\"hljs-strong\"\u003e**after you order**\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eand ship it quickly, so it reaches you fresh and full of flavor. \u003cbr\u003eThat means more aromatics, more sweetness, and more of those brown sugar \u003cbr\u003eand stone fruit notes in every cup.\n\nPunch up your morning with a bright, sweet, and satisfying Costa Rican\u003cbr\u003ecoffee that shows off the best of specialty-grade beans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Upper Cut Coffee Company","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 12OZ \/ Whole bean","offer_id":45055677792406,"sku":"COSTA-WHOLE-12OZ-CUSTOM","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drip \/ 12OZ \/ Drip","offer_id":45571564830870,"sku":"COSTA-DRIP-12OZ-CUSTOM","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coarse Ground \/ 12OZ \/ Coarse ground","offer_id":45629876273302,"sku":"COSTA-COARSE-12OZ-CUSTOM","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Ground \/ 12OZ \/ Fine ground","offer_id":45629876306070,"sku":"COSTA-FINE-12OZ-CUSTOM","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/0370\/1910\/files\/costarica_1a55d8fc-d248-4058-836c-568077282996.png?v=1758042962","url":"https:\/\/www.uppercutcoffeecompany.com\/products\/costa-rica-12oz-ground-coffee","provider":"Upper Cut Coffee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}