This is a small country whose literal translation of the name into Russian & mdash; Rich shore. Costa Rica & mdash; the southernmost of the five Central American states.
Coffee was first brought here from Cuba in 1779 by the Spanish traveler Navarro.
These days, Costa Rica's coffee industry & ndash; one of the most developed in the world. 3.5 million people in the country account for 400 thousand tons of coffee, 90% of which is exported.
Interestingly, Costa Rica was the first Central American country to grow coffee commercially and in 1820 for the first time exported 45 kg of its coffee.
Today, coffee is the most important item of income, accounting for a third of the value of all the country's exports.
Costa Rican coffee & mdash; perfection itself.
The reputation of Costa Rican coffee as one of the best in the world is based on the following characteristics.
In Costa Rica, arabica coffee is grown. This means high-quality, low-caffeine beans are harvested.
Coffee trees have optimal conditions for growth: raw tropics, where rains are frequent and there is a lot of sun, as well as soil of volcanic origin rich in minerals and elements important for ensuring vegetation.
Coffee here is traditionally roasted with sugar.
It turns out soft, rich and rich taste, nutty taste, great aroma.