Cafe Vida

Cafe Vida is a medium/light roast, single-origin Arabica coffee from the Tarrazu region of Costa Rica, with mild, fruit-forward Strictly High Grown beans.

At a glance

• Origin: Costa Rica
• Region: Tarrazu (San Marcos at 1,350 m, surrounding mountains up to 1,700 m)
• Altitude: 1,200 to 1,700 meters above sea level
• Grade: Strictly High Grown (SHG)
• Roast level: Medium/light
• Tasting notes: Cocoa, peanut, fruit, chocolate, vanilla, honey
• Body: Relatively heavy bodied with complex aroma
• Single origin: Yes
• Decaf: No
• Vendor: Dandy Lion Coffee

Best for

• Pour-over and drip brewing
• Everyday morning coffee
• Single-origin Costa Rica fans
• Cocoa and peanut lovers
• Office coffee and shared pots
• Gift for coffee lovers who like smooth, balanced cups

How to brew

Brew as a pour-over at a 1:16 ratio with a medium grind to bring out the cocoa, peanut, and fruit notes. Cafe Vida also works in a Chemex or drip machine for a smooth, heavier-bodied cup.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and clean with cocoa and peanut at the core, layered with bright fruit notes and hints of chocolate, vanilla, or honey. Grown high in Tarrazu, the cup carries the relatively heavy body and complex aroma the region is known for.

About Dandy Lion Coffee

Dandy Lion Coffee is a small batch roaster that ethically sources single-origin Arabica lots from regions like Tarrazu, Costa Rica, focusing on consistent, approachable cups.

Made by Dandy Lion Coffee, based in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

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