Last updated: 2026-09-16T20:26:40.879Z

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From $21.32/12oz

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

**Region:** [Tarrazu, Costa Rica 🇨🇷](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/033b0497-4e04-49c5-90a7-e43fff812782)

**Variety:** [Catuaí](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/catuai)

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[Caturra](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/caturra)

**Altitude:** 1200-1900 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter, Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> La Pastora is the Costa Rican coffee you talk about when you talk about Costa Rican coffee. This washed coffee is approachable, clean, and classic with a juicy twist. With just enough nuttiness to temper the syrupy, plummy sweetness, the La Pastora is the perfect subject for whichever brew method has your fancy. Where

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# Costa Rica, La Pastora

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12oz

$21.32

($28.43/lbs)

2lb

$48.56

($24.28/lbs)

5lb

$112.17

($22.43/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 38/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 64/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 63/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 35/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 5/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Light to medium — 3/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Almond

Plum

Ginger cookie

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