Coffee Balam Blog | Costa Rican Coffee, Brewing & Culture
What Is Peaberry Coffee? The Rare, Round Bean E...
What is peaberry coffee, and why is it so sought after? Learn how this naturally occurring round coffee bean forms, why it's roasted separately, and what makes it different from...
What Is Peaberry Coffee? The Rare, Round Bean E...
What is peaberry coffee, and why is it so sought after? Learn how this naturally occurring round coffee bean forms, why it's roasted separately, and what makes it different from...
Origin Stories: Tempisque – Named for Guanacast...
Named after the Tempisque River, Coffee Balam's washed coffee from Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula reflects the balance and character of one of Guanacaste's defining landscapes. Discover the story behind its...
Origin Stories: Tempisque – Named for Guanacast...
Named after the Tempisque River, Coffee Balam's washed coffee from Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula reflects the balance and character of one of Guanacaste's defining landscapes. Discover the story behind its...
“Why Your Coffee Tastes Flat—And What You’re Mi...
You ever take a sip of coffee and just… nothing happens? It’s hot. It’s bitter. It wakes you up.But it doesn’t move you. Now compare that to a cup that...
“Why Your Coffee Tastes Flat—And What You’re Mi...
You ever take a sip of coffee and just… nothing happens? It’s hot. It’s bitter. It wakes you up.But it doesn’t move you. Now compare that to a cup that...
Origin Stories: Cornizuelo (Peaberry) - A Uniqu...
Discover the story behind our Cornizuelo, a rare caracolillo coffee selection. Learn why these unique peaberry beans offer a more concentrated cup.
Origin Stories: Cornizuelo (Peaberry) - A Uniqu...
Discover the story behind our Cornizuelo, a rare caracolillo coffee selection. Learn why these unique peaberry beans offer a more concentrated cup.
Vandola/Alfaro Roast Featured on Sprugecast
Coffee Balam featured on popular coffee podcast (Sprudgecast). Hosts brew Alfaro live on the podcast in a Vandola. Listen to get outsiders' impressions of Costa Rican coffee brewing.
Vandola/Alfaro Roast Featured on Sprugecast
Coffee Balam featured on popular coffee podcast (Sprudgecast). Hosts brew Alfaro live on the podcast in a Vandola. Listen to get outsiders' impressions of Costa Rican coffee brewing.
Origin Stories: Minor Alfaro’s Signature Dark R...
Our new Alfaro blend is a symphony of two different varieties of Arabica coffees, Caturra & Catuai. This coffee is masterfully roasted by our friend and Costa Rican coffee pioneer,...
Origin Stories: Minor Alfaro’s Signature Dark R...
Our new Alfaro blend is a symphony of two different varieties of Arabica coffees, Caturra & Catuai. This coffee is masterfully roasted by our friend and Costa Rican coffee pioneer,...