What coffee(s) are similar to Costa Rican?
Costa Rican coffees are defined by their sharp, fine acidity on the tongue layered with sweeter notes of citrus of various fruits. The closest you’re likely to find is a Guatemala, specifically an El Injerto, although other coffees of the region and surrounding areas such as Colombia and Nicaragua may come close. It is important to note that if the Costa Rican coffee you are comparing these to is a blend of some kind, you may be experiencing a different flavor profile than the typical, pure Costa Rican taste. Even if the blend is 90% Costa Rican coffee, the other coffees introduced could radically alter the taste profile. Thus, if you purchase a single-origin Guatemalan like an El Injerto, it might not match up as it could. Sources: Opinion and www.terroircoffee.
