Orosi is one of the oldest communities in Costa Rica. The Colonial Church, in use since 1743, stands out among it treasures. The town of Orosi is located in a valley in the central plateau, 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the capital. It has an area of 315 km² (122 miles²).
The coffee growing tradition is more than 100 years old. It is the means by which the community has economically developed. The fertile soils of the Orosi Valley and its magnificent climatic conditions allow this region to produce a smooth coffee that offers a well balanced cup, with good acidity, body and aroma. Bean production is found distributed among the plain areas, as well as on the mountain sides.
Characteristics:
The highest points of the Orosi mountains are covered by forests protected by private natural reserves and National Parks. This is why the zone maintains its climatic characteristics, free of changes provoked by population growth and development.
In regards to the climate, Orosi and its surroundings are unique. The climate is influenced by both the Pacific and the Atlantic drainage basin. The rainy season is concentrated from May through November, the dry season from December to April. Annual precipitation exceeds 2,250 millimeters (89 inches) on an average of 210 days, thus classifying it as a rainy zone.
Sub regions:
The Orosi coffee zone may be described as a lengthened valley protected by its slopes. It comprises the sub regions of Orosi, Cachí and Paraíso.
Altitude and Soil:
Orosi produces coffee in plantations with altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 1,400 meters (from 3,281 ft to 4,593 ft): Cachí between 1,000 and 1,300 (3,281 ft and 4,265 ft) and Paraíso between 1,200 and 1,350 meters (3,937 ft and 4,429 ft). Their soils are of volcanic origin and highly fertile.
Harvest:
In Orosi and Paraíso, coffee is harvested between August and February, in Cachí from October to February.
Organoleptic qualities:
This coffee contains well-defined characteristics:
Acidity: Medium to Light
Body: Good
Aroma: Good
It’s a well-balanced cup of coffee with a floral taste and ideal for preparation of espresso-based drinks.
Source: ICAFE
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