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Costa Rica Chorreador Coffee

The Golden Ratio in Chorreador Coffee Brewing

Coffee brewing transcends mere preparation; it's a cultural ritual that varies across the globe, each method offering unique flavors and experiences. In Costa Rica, the chorreador stands as a symbol...

The Golden Ratio in Chorreador Coffee Brewing

Coffee brewing transcends mere preparation; it's a cultural ritual that varies across the globe, each method offering unique flavors and experiences. In Costa Rica, the chorreador stands as a symbol...

Halloween in Costa Rica: A Look at October 31 Celebrations

Halloween in Costa Rica: A Look at October 31 C...

If you're planning a trip to Costa Rica and wondering about Halloween, the short answer is that people here mark October 31, but not in the way you might expect...

Halloween in Costa Rica: A Look at October 31 C...

If you're planning a trip to Costa Rica and wondering about Halloween, the short answer is that people here mark October 31, but not in the way you might expect...

Coffee Grind Sizes by Brew Method: The No-Guess Guide to Better Cups

Coffee Grind Sizes by Brew Method: The No-Guess...

Getting the grind right is the fastest way to improve your coffee at home. Grind size controls surface area, flow, and contact time, which together determine how much sweetness, acidity,...

Coffee Grind Sizes by Brew Method: The No-Guess...

Getting the grind right is the fastest way to improve your coffee at home. Grind size controls surface area, flow, and contact time, which together determine how much sweetness, acidity,...

What Does Pura Vida Mean? The Spirit of Costa Rica Explained

What Does Pura Vida Mean? The Spirit of Costa R...

If you spend any time in Costa Rica, you hear pura vida everywhere. People say it as a hello, a goodbye, or just to check in. It goes beyond words—it’s part...

What Does Pura Vida Mean? The Spirit of Costa R...

If you spend any time in Costa Rica, you hear pura vida everywhere. People say it as a hello, a goodbye, or just to check in. It goes beyond words—it’s part...

Starbucks Costa Rica Hacienda Alsacia

Inside Starbucks Costa Rica Coffee Farm Haciend...

If you're into coffee, you’ve probably heard about Hacienda Alsacia. This farm marks a major shift for Starbucks—owning and operating its own coffee farm in Costa Rica. It’s where they...

Inside Starbucks Costa Rica Coffee Farm Haciend...

If you're into coffee, you’ve probably heard about Hacienda Alsacia. This farm marks a major shift for Starbucks—owning and operating its own coffee farm in Costa Rica. It’s where they...

Church in Cartago Costa Rica during Romeria

The Story Behind Costa Rica’s Romería and the V...

Every year on August 2nd, a unique event unfolds across Costa Rica. Hundreds of thousands of people take to the roads, highways, and dirt paths, walking from every corner of...

The Story Behind Costa Rica’s Romería and the V...

Every year on August 2nd, a unique event unfolds across Costa Rica. Hundreds of thousands of people take to the roads, highways, and dirt paths, walking from every corner of...