Costa Rica Montes De Oro
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- fair trade
The 3-second version
- Single-origin beans from one Tarrazú farm and micro-mill
- Bright, clean flavor suited to pour-over and French press
- Whole bean format lets you grind fresh for each brew
- Whole bean only—requires a grinder
- Bright acidity may not suit those who prefer mellow coffee
Why it's on GiftsFeed
Single-origin Costa Rican coffee from a Tarrazú micro-mill
Most supermarket coffees blend beans from multiple regions and roast them dark to hide inconsistency. Single-origin offerings like this one let you taste what a specific place and processing method actually contribute. The micro-mill approach gives the growers control over every step after harvest, which is why you get clarity instead of flatness. If you've been drinking blends and want to understand what terroir means in coffee, this is a straightforward example without exotic processing tricks or marketing theater.
Good gift when
- People who brew pour-over or French press most mornings
- Coffee drinkers moving from blends to single-origin beans
- Anyone who prefers bright, crisp profiles over dark roasts
Skip it if You prefer darker roasts with low acidity or need pre-ground coffee for convenience
Specs
- Origin
- Montes de Oro farm, Tarrazú, Costa Rica
- Roaster
- Stumptown Coffee
- Format
- Whole bean
- Brewing methods
- French press, pour-over
- Size options
- 10.5 oz, 5 lb
What's included
- Whole bean coffee
If you're giving it
- No sizing to guess
Coffee enthusiasts will appreciate the single-origin detail and whole bean format.
The details
This coffee comes from a single farm and micro-mill in Tarrazú, Costa Rica, where the Gamboa family grows and processes the beans. Micro-mills handle smaller volumes than industrial operations, which gives producers more control over fermentation and drying. That precision often translates to cleaner, more consistent flavor in the cup.
The roast highlights the bright, crisp character typical of high-altitude Costa Rican beans. You'll notice the clarity when brewed as pour-over or French press, where nuanced acidity and sweetness come through without heaviness. The profile suits morning drinking and pairs well with fruit or pastries.
Stumptown sources this coffee directly from the Gamboa family, maintaining a long-term relationship that ensures traceability from harvest to bag. The beans arrive whole, ready for you to grind fresh before brewing. Available in a 10.5-ounce bag for home use or a five-pound option for those who go through coffee quickly.
Bright, clean beans grown and processed at Montes de Oro farm
Ships and sold by Stumptown. About this merchant
Questions
- Does this coffee come pre-ground?
- No, it ships as whole beans. You'll need a grinder to prepare it for brewing.
- What brewing method works best for this coffee?
- The roaster recommends pour-over and French press to showcase the bright, clean flavor. It's well-suited to methods that highlight nuance rather than body.
- How should I store this coffee?
- Keep it in an airtight container away from light and heat. Whole beans stay fresh longer than ground coffee, typically two to four weeks after opening.
- Is this a light or dark roast?
- The roast is designed to preserve the bright, crisp character of the beans, which suggests a lighter to medium profile rather than a dark roast.
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