Explore the origin
ICAFE provides regional information for Costa Rican coffee. A mill may process coffee from more than one producer, so record the mill and farm identities separately when both are available.
What to look for on a bag
Country of cultivation, region, farm or cooperative, crop or harvest information, species or cultivar where known, processing, exporter or importer where disclosed, and roast date each answer a different question. The roaster’s address is not the origin of the beans.
Build a useful comparison
Start with two coffees of similar roast level and brew them with the same recipe. Record the lot names and your observations. Avoid assigning a fixed flavour profile to an entire country; producer decisions and seasons change what reaches the cup.
Share a traceable discovery
When recommending a coffee, include the bag label or source link and explain whether you bought it, received a sample or work with the producer. Use the discussion to add first-hand context or suggest a correction.