Fair trade is widely regarded as a universal good. This fascinating anthropological study takes a closer look at a coffee-growing community and cooperatives in Costa Rica - and subjects the fair trade movement to critical scrutiny. As with conventional coffee, Western demand for organic fair trade produce is largely met by more affluent individuals with larger landholdings. As a result, it is caught up in the conflicts of interest and resentments that are part of the coffee industry as a whole. Ultimately fair trade fails to escape divisions that characterise other forms of production and consumption.All growers are united in their criticism of the high margins accumulated by regional and transnational processors and exporters. Sustainability, just rewards and social cohesion have formed... Less

The best coffee in the world. A bold statement but certainly one we can backup with the superior quality of our vanilla products. Luis and Jim Alfaro are third generation family members producing quality coffee from the Rio Jorco estate in Costa Rica for over 100 years. Los Lobos coffees come from the highest part of the farm at roughly 1650 meters. This micro-climate is often consumed by fog and cool temperatures therefore producing a very unique coffee. The berries are hand picked at its peak of ripeness and then carefully processed and sun dried. The coffee is then carefully peeled and then hand selected by the hands of workers that have many years of experience in selecting only the best coffee. This coffee was ranked in the top 20 coffees of Costa Rica in the Cup of Excellence... Less

Explore Costa Rica with confidence. The map is compatible with all Garmin GPS devices that accept microSD/SD- memory cards, including Garmin nuvi-series. To hear turn-by-turn directions in English, just insert the card in your Garmin (it will automatically load the maps) and enter a destination.

Bodum Costa Rica 8 Cup Coffee PressSome may try to convince you that the best thing about Costa Rica is the lush jungle packed with amazing critters. Or maybe that it's the black sand beaches and endless guaro cocktails. But we all know it's the famous, rich coffee beans that hail from that tiny Central American country that make leaving so darn difficult. The Bodum Costa Rica Coffee Press lives up to the famed country's reputation for brewing delicious coffee with every use, and does it wrapped in mirror-polished stainless steel. The only thing missing is a bag of those smokey Tico beans!How it WorksSteam up a pot of your favorite coffee by following these easy steps:Add your desired amount of grounds into the glass carafeFill the carafe with boiling waterStir, then let the mixture seep... Less

Costa Rica Reserve coffee beans are strictly hard bean, meaning they are grown at elevations of 3,900ft or more. The high altitude slows the growth of the coffee trees, causing the cherries to mature much slower; the result is dense coffee cherries containing beans packed with rich flavor. Home to many micro mills, Costa Rica has devoted farmers who take pride in ensuring that their plantations only produce high-quality yields. This gourmet coffee is one of the finest coffees that Costa Rica has to offer. Our Costa Rica Reserve coffee delivers a medium-bodied brew with perfectly balanced flavor and an enticing aromatic essence. Coffee from this country is also available as Decaf.

A magnificent illustrated testimony to Costa Rica's fragile beauty. Costa Rica: A Journey through Nature is a hard cover coffee-table book packed with stunning photographs from Costa Rica that represent 13 years of field work. This exquisite book of photographs, brilliant in color and enchanting in subject, takes readers on a personal journey through the jewelled treasure that is Costa Rica. Images of spacious beaches, muddy river banks, crystal clear waterfalls, and lush jungles adorned with tropical blooms and prehistoric plants will stay in the reader's mind for a long time to come. The book is organized by region -- the Central Divide, Guanacaste, the Central Pacific, the Osa Peninsula, the North Caribbean and the South Caribbean. It closes with a discussion on conservation... Less

Costa Rica coffee makes cup after cup of sweet, smooth bodied, light roast coffee on demand. Coffee 4 Less has the best selection of Gourmet Coffee, Coffee Pods, Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee and Coffee Machines.

THis is a wonderful Coffee soap made in Costa Rica. THis will help eliminate garlic and onion smell on your hands. It will make your bathroom smell like coffee.

The Tres Rios region has a long tradition of producing high quality coffee. This bag of Tres Rios coffee is SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) which indicates your coffee was grown above 3900 ft and that the beans have grown more slowly and are more dense. The consistency of the higher grown beans makes this coffee more desirable. You will find this gourmet coffee to be a "bright" coffee, high in acidity, medium to heavy in body, a sharp distinctive finish, wonderfully aromatic and rich in its own unique flavor. Tres Rios is produced near the pacific coast and this plantation is known for its ecological and social responsibility and excellence. This plantation, nestled between volcanoes, has a cool air climate and limited sun so it has been ideal for growing gourmet beans for over two centuries... Less

THIS COFFEE IS DECAF Could there possibly be such a thing as a coffee that is too perfect? This decaffeinated Costa Rica cup evokes comments such as "classic cup," "perfectly balanced," and "exceptionally clean." Professional tasters call it "Perfect, not boring or bland." You'll find this to be a "bright" coffee, high in acidity, medium in body, wonderfully aromatic. There is something to be said for bringing it full circle and celebrating a cup rich in its own flavor. Being decaffeinated just adds to the amazement of just how perfect this cup is. Costa Rica Reserve beans are strictly hard bean, SHB, meaning that they are grown at altitudes over 3900 feet. The high altitude slows the maturity of the bean, keeping it denser and locking the rich flavor inside. SHB beans are the finest... Less

The best coffee in the world. A bold statement but certainly one we can backup with the superior quality of our vanilla products. This is the third consecutive crop Madcap has purchased from Helsar de Zarcero (08 09 10) and each year the coffee keeps getting better. Helsar is a multiple award winning Organic farm and mill including COE. Their harvest and processing methods are precise and their coffee is divided into micro lots of both organic and conventional which are carefully selected for each roaster who agrees to buy this coffee while it is still on the plant. Ricardo Pérez Barrantes a partner in the Miramontes mill has great understanding of the effects the pulping fermentation and drying process has on their coffee. His willingness to work closely with the roasters who buy his... Less

In the absence of world government, effective national policy is essential to the success of international environmental initiatives. Yet research on global environmental cooperation has proceeded without models of policy change in developing countries, where most of the world's people, land, and species are found. In this book Paul Steinberg provides a theoretical framework to explain the domestic responses of developing countries to global environmental concerns. Drawing on extensive field research, he traces the evolution of public policies to protect biological diversity in Costa Rica and Bolivia over the past four decades, to understand how... Less

Coffee Specs Category Grade Screen Altitude Grown Cupping Scores Specialty Invalsa Costa Rica Superior(AA) 16 Above 3,000 feet 80 (Minimum), Range: 79 - 82 Sample Cupping Score from our Head Cupper Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Sweetness 6 Aftertaste 6 Acidity 5 Balance 5.5 Body 6 Overall 5.5 Total 44 Total Score 36+44 80/100 Comments: Mild acidity, cinnamon and citrus aroma, balanced body. lingering aftertaste Best 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Worst These high-altitude, SHB, selected, 2010/11-crop, Specialty , Fair-Tra

Costa Rican- Costa Rican coffee is grown primarily around the capitol city of San Jose. These coffees are wet- processed, and are full bodied and sweet with a hearty richness and lively acidity. Our Costa Rican is grown on a Fair Trade certified cooperative known to produce the finest organically grown beans in the area. This timely classic brews a flavorful cup. It has a satisfying body accentuated with fruit, perfectly balanced, smooth and aromatic. Try it! You will be glad you did. 

Cookie Gallery brings to the US market gourmet coffee from Costa Rica Coffee Export, a grower-direct, Fair Trade certified producer since 1988. These coffees are entirely processed, roasted and packaged with pride in Costa Rica. Now you can taste four of these famous coffees from nine different regions of Costa Rica. The brands include organic, shade-grown, sun-dried and traditional beans. It makes a great gift to any coffee aficionado, plus it comes in a sleek, convenient carrying case, so you are ready to go. 1 - 8 oz. Costa Rica First Harvest 2011 100% Arabica 1 - 8 oz. Costa Rica No Army Since 1948 100% Arabica Dark Roast 1 - 8 oz. Costa Rica Gold Mountain 2011 100% Arabica Sun Dried 1 - 8 oz. Costa Rica Eco Café Tarrazu Premium 100% Arabica Total Net Weight: 2 lbs

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Privatization in Costa Rica offers an assessment of the last twenty-five years of privatization efforts in Costa Rica, and argues that one-dimensional thinking about the privatization of state services is misdirected. An historical perspective on privatization in general within the context of commercial globalization is followed by a review of Costa Rica's political economy and it's integration into a global market in terms of privatization. Case studies of three types of privatization attempted include the Costa Rican Development Corporation (CODESA); the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), which includes telecommunication s; and the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS/INS). In some cases privatization indeed represents an effective response to the particular historical... Less

The Costa Rica woven area rug offers an updated floral pattern on a traditional style for a look that brings out the best in your room. Area Rug: Superba heat set construction serged edges 11mm pile height clear coat backing Olefin. Spot clean. Made in the USA. Available in colors: Costa Rica, Costa Rica. Available from JCPenny.

Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook offers readers an authoritative tour of a remarkable country, tracing its historical development from pre-Colombian inhabitants and Spanish colonization through rising prosperity in the mid-19th century to current struggles to define itself economically and politically. Costa Rica combines narrative chapters on the nation's history and the current state of its political, social, and cultural institutions with alphabetically organized entries covering important people, places, and events in its development. Throughout, the authors, drawing on extensive research and their own experiences, highlight the many ways Costa Rica is different from its neighbors, as well as the challenges the country faces in the 21st century's globalized world.

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Gourmet Costa Rica coffee is fresh roasted by Guillermo's Gourmet Grounds from Costa Rica coffee beans. Enjoy Costa Rica Tarrazu coffee and our low shipping rates.

Diedrich Costa Rica Whole Bean Coffee is a light roast that delivers a hint of butterscotch with a bright crisp finish.

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Costa Rica Reserve Coffee - 5 LBS. Could there possibly be such a thing as a coffee that is too perfect? This Costa Rica cup evokes comments such as "classic cup", "perfectly balanced", and "exceptionally clean". Professional tasters call it "Perfect, not boring or bland". You'll find this to be a "bright" coffee, high in acidity, medium in body, wonderfully aromatic. There is something to be said for bringing it full circle and celebrating a cup rich in its own flavor. Costa Rica Reserve beans