www.CostaRicaTicas.com

I'm a coffee junkie. Not a coffee snob, but I really do like Costa Rican coffee. Sadly, I can only travel to C.R. about once a year, and the coffee I can bring back with me usually doesn't last very long.

I especially like Volio coffee. I also like to try flavors that I haven't yet tried... Santos, Terrazu, Brit Tres Reyes etc.

Well, I found a source. And even with the ridiculously high shipping, the cost per pound on my favorite coffees is still less than what I'd pay for a pound of Folger's here.

http://www.ticoshopping.com

Beware! Some of their merchandise is WA-A-A-A-AAAAY overpriced. Sorpresa jerseys for $65.00, for example. Centennario Commemorativo for something like $32.00/bottle...and this is *before* shipping. I think they're selling 24 packs of Imperial for $24.00... I'll have to go back and check.

However, the coffee is a pretty good deal, if you can't get to C.R. to buy it yourself!

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ElC, try www.ahrre.com . I have been buying coffee from him for 10+ years. My favotite is Brazilian coffee and he is the only outlet I have found.

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Aside from the availability, how are his prices?

I'll check it out.

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you can also buy coffee online from cafebritt.com directly. it ships out of florida, and i found the prices to be decent.

You can order online from Cafe Rey and have shipped to the United States.

www.caferey.net/

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Elc ,Most of his coffee os $10-$11 per pound.

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I admit, I am a coffee snob.
I have consumed a Blue Mountain/Kona blend for years and always thought Tico coffee to be okay. I have sampled most brands and found some are definitely better than others. Well, that was until a friend turned me on to Dota brand coffee. IMHO, It is thee best coffee in el mundo. Bar none. Try it, you will not be disappointed.
Here is a link:

http://www.costaricacoffeeshop.com/shop ... ota+Coffee

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Thank you Elkarlos,
I have never heard of Dota or seen it in CR, do you know where it can be bought in San Jose?

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Paco,
I am not sure where it is available, but I will find out and let you know.
I get it in San Isidro at the Mega Super, so maybe there in SJO? I know Mas x Menos does not carry it. Kinda hard to find.

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Costa Rica: We make easy, hard........

Hoe Dog koo koo ka choo

I know Super Sarettos in Escazu has it and I think I have seen it in Auto Mercado. It also is usually available in many souvenir shops and the artisan market near Mas x Menos on Avenida Central. The souvenir shop and the market charge more then the super markets.

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Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

There is a coffe shop at the marcado central . I think they have the best coffee in the world but that is just my humble opinion

gonna have to do some research on the current price but here is what I remember.

I live and work in Guanacaste. I have seen the Cafe Britt displays in Auto Mercado and a few other locations. They offer several packages including one that is 10 pounds of coffees of your choice and includes shipping and import taxes for about $125.

don't have time to help find the web site but look for a cafe britt web site.

gonna have to do some research on the current price but here is what I remember.

I live and work in Guanacaste. I have seen the Cafe Britt displays in Auto Mercado and a few other locations. They offer several packages including one that is 10 pounds of coffees of your choice and includes shipping and import taxes for about $125.

don't have time to help find the web site but look for a cafe britt web site.

Agreed. I am partial to the Cafe 1820 brand and I see there is a bit of a mark up but not objectionable. I normally pay about 1400 Colones for the 1 pound bag at my Guadalupe supermercado so $ 3.82 is maybe a buck more a bag...

Good find EL C...

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personally i like maxwell house coffee it is good to the last drop