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La Pastora Tarrazu - Fully Washed
Grade SHB
From the highlands of Tarrazu, Costa Rica, La Pastora Washed is produced by smallholder farmers of Coope Tarrazu, one of the country’s most established and respected cooperatives. Grown at elevations between 1,200 and 1,800 metres (Above sea level), this coffee reflects the region’s ideal climate and long-standing tradition of producing clean, consistent washed coffees.
In the cup, La Pastora is bright yet approachable, with floral notes of bergamot leading the way. Layers of nougat, pistachio, and warm spices such as cardamom add depth, while subtle hints of vanilla round out the profile. The acidity is low-toned and smooth, with a light body, finishing with a sweet, gentle floral and fruity aftertaste.
Available in 69kg bags with Grain-pro packaging to ensure freshness, this fully washed Caturra-Catuai coffee is well suited for espresso, filter, and french press brewing methods. Roasted light to medium, La Pastora Washed is a dependable choice for roasters looking for a classic Tarrazu Profile with balance, floral, and fruity appeal.
Direct trade green coffee imported by JA coffee through long-term relationships at origin, for specialty coffee roasters.
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What is so special about this coffee?
La Pastora represents the heart of Tarrazu, Costa Rica’s most renowned coffee-growing region, and the collective work of the farmers of Coope Tarrazu. Grown at elevations between 1,200 and 1,800 meters and classified as Strictly Hard Bean (SHB), this coffee benefits from slow cherry maturation, which helps develop clarity and balance in the cup. Its long history and consistent quality have made La Pastora a reference point for classic Costa Riacn washed coffees.
What truly sets La Pastora apart is its clean, profile and reliability across brew methods. The washed process highlights floral aromatics and soft sweetness, delivering a cup that is smooth, lightly bodied, and easy to enjoy without being overwhelming. La Pastora is a coffee that works just as well for everyday drinking as it does for roasters looking for a dependable, well-defined Central American profile.
Consistency at the Heart of Tarrazu
While many large cooperatives struggle with consistency, Coope Tarrazu operates with centralized processing, strictly quality protocols and clearly defined standards that apply across all contributing farms. This allows them to produce coffees that remain reliable and traceable, even when working with hundreds of small producers across the Tarrazu region.
Beyond consistency, Coope Tarrazu distinguishes itself through its long-term investment in farmer support and process innovation. The cooperative actively trains producers, upgrades processing infrastructure and experiments with fermentation techniques such as anaerobic methods, all while maintaining clean, balanced profiles that appeal to a wide range of roasters. This ability to evolve without chasing trends has positioned Coope Tarrazu as a benchmark not just for Costa Rica, but among leading cooperatives globally.
About Coope Tarrazu
Coope Tarrazu is one of Costa Rica’s most established coffee cooperatives, representing hundreds of smallholder farmers across the highlands of the Tarrazu region. Founded over six decades ago, it was created to support producers through shared resources, centralized processing, and access to global markets.
By combining high-elevation growing conditions with strict quality standards and modern milling facilities Coope Tarrazu has earned a strong reputation for reliable, well-structured coffees, while maintaining a long-term commitment to traceability, farmer support, and continuous improvement.
These beans in details
Bean type
Whole Beans
Grade
SHB
Process
Fully-Washed
Cup score
83.0
Cupping notes
Marzipan and yellow fruit flavors stand out, turning jammy in the aftertaste, with floral notes of bergamot and a hint of panela. The cup has a smooth, velvety body with medium sweetness and acidity.
Body
SmoothVelvety
Aftertaste
Lingering Fruity Finish
Acidity
Medium and Balanced
Balance
Well Balanced
Best for
Espresso, French Press, and Filter
Recommended Roast
Light-Medium
Producer
Coope Tarrazu //
Origin
Costa Rica
Region
Los Santos, Tarrazu
Surrounding vegetation
Plantain, Guava, Shade Trees, and Fruit Trees
Elevation
1400
Varietal
Blend CaturraCatuai
Product Type
Green Coffee Beans - Wholesale
