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About This Coffee
This blend is crafted from carefully selected harvests sourced from Costa Rica's Tarrazu and West Valley regions. The blend includes beans from several cooperatives, such as Coopepalmeres, comprised of more than 1450 producers in the Western Valley, and a few Tarrazu cooperatives in areas like San Marcos, San Isidro, and Sta Maria. These beans are grown at elevations between 1200 and 1800 meters above sea level, primarily consisting of Caturra and Catuai varieties, showcasing the renowned quality that Costa Rican coffees are celebrated for, all offered at an excellent value.
Country of Origin: Costa Rica
Region: Tarrazu and Western Valley
Growing Altitude: 1200m - 1800m
Roast Level: Medium
Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, toffee, blackberry, cherry, grape candy
History of Coffee in Costa Rica
Coffee arrived in Costa Rica as early as 1779 and swiftly became a major revenue generator within five decades, surpassing all other crops. However, by the 1830s, coffee production had outpaced the capacity of southbound ships, leading to surplus challenges. The lack of transportation infrastructure to the east coast of Costa Rica, which was a considerable distance from London, exacerbated these distribution issues. The struggles faced by Costa Rican coffee producers caught the attention of William Le Lacheur, an emerging shipping magnate, in 1841. On Christmas Day of that year, Le Lacheur sailed The Monarch into Puntarenas port, marking the beginning of a fruitful partnership. During a voyage to London in late 1843, The Monarch transported over half a million pounds of Costa Rican coffee, cementing the start of a long and mutually beneficial relationship.
Our Roasting Process
At Clay Coffee, our unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous roasting process. With utmost care, we source the finest beans from top-tier coffee growing regions across the globe. Our seasoned roasters, backed by years of experience and cutting-edge equipment, skillfully unlock the innate potential of each bean. Through precise roasting, we achieve perfection, resulting in a final product brimming with captivating flavor and enticing aroma.
Every batch undergoes rigorous tasting and testing to ensure it surpasses our stringent quality standards. From inception to completion, our roasting process is dedicated to crafting the finest cup of coffee, exclusively for our valued customers.
CLAY COFFEE COMPANY - Clay Coffee Co. specializes in small batch, roasted to order, specialty coffee. We share our passion, and desire by sourcing the highest quality coffee, while sharing knowledge with our customers and community everyday.
Through our coffee, we hope it inspires you to stay grateful for your family, pursue your passions, and drink coffee through it all.
Through our coffee, we hope it inspires you to stay grateful for your family, pursue your passions, and drink coffee through it all.
As a family-owned coffee roaster, we are dedicated to excellence and driven by a passion for crafting the finest coffee using only the highest quality beans. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail is evident in every cup we roast.
What is specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is a selection of coffees that are rated at least 80 out of 100. Coffee is graded using a scale, that has been created by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) to qualify desirable attributes within coffee.
How do I brew my coffee?
There are many ways to brew a great cup of coffee! We use a V60 in our roastery, but there are more methods available than we could begin to mention. The keys to great coffee are grinding fresh, using great water, and using an ideal ratio of coffee to water.
Is your coffee fair trade?
With every coffee we purchase, we support sustainable growing practices, paying fair prices, and sourcing through direct relationships. We are committed to improving the lives of coffee farmers, and the preservation of specialty coffee varieties.
Is your coffee organic?
A selection of our coffees are certified organic, however all coffees are purchased from farms that have good farming practices. If a coffee is certified organic you will see that noted on the coffee’s page.
What is the roast level of your coffee?
We offer a variety of roast levels from light to dark. Each coffee is roasted specifically to bring out the best flavor attributes for that coffee.
What's the shelf life of coffee?
Our recommendation is to brew within 60 days of its roast date.
What's the best way to store my coffee?
You can certainly store coffee in the sealed Clay Coffee Co. bags, in a cool, dark place. You might choose to use an air-tight container to reduce oxidation which promotes a longer shelf life.
When will my order ship?
Each coffee is roasted to order. We roast, package, and ship coffees Monday - Friday. Please allow 2 days for shipping from order date. If you order on Monday, your coffee will be roasted Tuesday and shipped Wednesday.
What is your return policy?
Because coffee is a consumable product with a limited shelf life, we are unfortunately unable to accept returns or exchanges except under certain circumstances.
If you received an incorrect item, or the item was damaged in shipping please contact us by emailing hello@claycoffeeco.com.
I have a problem with my order
. Please contact us with any questions, at hello@claycoffeeco.com. We are happy to help.
If you received an incorrect item, or the item was damaged in shipping please contact us by emailing hello@claycoffeeco.com.
I have a problem with my order
. Please contact us with any questions, at hello@claycoffeeco.com. We are happy to help.