Roaster’s Choice - Costa Rica
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Our Story
I'm Alex and what started in 2014 with a single coffee van (and a dream) has now become West Berkshire Roastery - complete with two coffee roasters and a Labrador who thinks he’s the CEO.
Along the way, I uncovered some truths: coffee is the planet’s most sprayed crop. Pesticides? Chemicals? Absolutely everywhere. So, I ditched the usual beans and went on a quest for the good stuff: organically farmed, direct-traded coffees that don’t come with a side of pesticides.
With a bit of Berkshire flair and caffeine-fuelled creativity, I’m here to bring you one of the finest (and cleanest) coffee experiences you’ll ever sip. I hope you’ll agree. It’s coffee refreshingly drama free.
Organic Certification
Is this coffee organic and tested for mycotoxins?
Our Roastery Collection consisting of Signature Gold, Mocha Italiano & Black Gold is fully independently lab tested for artificial pesticides, moulds and mycotoxins.
They are also 100% certified organic by the Soil Association.
More can be found here.
Limited Edition Roaster’s Choice - Costa Rica. Notes of tea, caramel and honey sweetness. Medium roast, strength 3/5
- 100% arabica, seriously high quality coffee beans
- Resealable/recyclable bag, to stay fresher for longer
- Fast delivery with same day dispatch
What you need to know:
- Notes of tea, caramel & honey.
- Perfect for all brewing methods
- Strength 3/5
- Body - Medium
- Acidity - Medium
The Coffee Farm:
ALTITUDE GROWN – 1,500 meters above sea level
LOCATION – Costa Rica
PROCESS – Washed
VARIETAL - Obata
Costa Rica Aquiares Estate:
Nestled on the lush volcanic slopes of Costa Rica’s Turrialba Valley lies Aquiares Estate, a coffee farm as rich in history as the fertile soil beneath its coffee trees. Since its founding in 1890, Aquiares has thrived as a beacon of sustainability, community, and unparalleled coffee cultivation.
Among Aquiares’s most celebrated offerings is the “Don Alfonso Entre Rios” coffee, named in honour of the pioneering spirit of its founding families and the rivers (“entre ríos”) that nourish its land. This coffee stands out not only for its exquisite taste but also for the care with which it is grown and processed. Using unique varietals like Marsellesa and Red Obata, the farm employs a natural processing method that preserves the beans’ delicate sugars.
The result is a cup of coffee with vibrant notes of tea, honey-like sweetness, and a silky finish that embodies Costa Rica’s lush landscapes.
But there’s more to Aquiares than its beans. The estate has always focused on more than just coffee—it’s about people and the environment. Every plant is grown in harmony with the land, a commitment that earned Aquiares the distinction of being the first Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee estate. Its carbon-neutral footprint demonstrates how agriculture can thrive alongside environmental stewardship.
Life at Aquiares revolves around more than farming; it revolves around community. More than 1,800 people call Aquiares their home. Employees and their families live in charming, brightly painted houses scattered throughout the estate. Education, healthcare, and recreation are priorities, making Aquiares not just a workplace but a village.
Visiting Aquiares is like stepping into a coffee lover’s dream. Guests can walk among endless rows of coffee trees under the dappled shade of towering native trees, explore the estate’s rivers and waterfalls, and meet the families behind the operations. Each experience offers a glimpse into a centuries-old tradition of balancing modern techniques with natural wisdom.
Aquiares is more than a farm; it is a testament to what happens when passion for coffee meets love for the earth. The Don Alfonso Entre Rios coffee tells this story with every sip—a story of rivers, sustainability, and the enduring harmony between man and nature.
Once opened, consume within 4-6 weeks for best results and before best before date. Unopened lasts for 6 months. Best kept in cool dry environment.
