Embark on a flavorful journey with Café Britt Chronicles! Discover the secrets of coffee and chocolate, explore Costa Rican traditions, and dive into delicious recipes and brewing tips. Whether a coffee lover, a chocolate enthusiast, or a traveler at heart, find your inspiration here.

A LOOK INTO TRES RIOS

A LOOK INTO TRES RIOS

Despite its small size, the Tres Rios coffee region has earned the nickname the “Bordeaux” of Costa Rica because of its reputation for growing some of the finest coffee beans in the world. CLIMATE AND SOIL: The...
COFFEE FLOWERS IN BLOOM

COFFEE FLOWERS IN BLOOM

Coffee lovers will recognize the dark red cherries dangling from coffee plants during harvest season, but in order for the fruit to grow every year, they have to flower first. This year’s coffee plants have...
A LOOK INTO POÁS

A LOOK INTO POÁS

The Poas Volcano is one of Costa Rica's most popular tourist attractions, but it also plays a key role in the coffee industry. In fact, it was the first region in the country to export...
MEET OUR MASTER BARISTA

MEET OUR MASTER BARISTA

Those of us who haunt local coffee shops or only associate with coffee connoisseurs know the importance of baristas. It might seem obvious, but baristas are important. Like really important. They are more than a...
FALL IN LOVE WITH COSTA RICA IN 10 PICTURES

FALL IN LOVE WITH COSTA RICA IN 10 PICTURES

It doesn't take much to fall in love with Costa Rica! Any one of the million tourists that we receive annually can tell you about the moment when they realized they were visiting paradise. Here...
MEET OUR ROASTER MIGUEL CHAVARRIA

MEET OUR ROASTER MIGUEL CHAVARRIA

Some of you may have been wondering who you have to thank for the steaming cup of gourmet deliciousness that revives your spirit each morning. Well, look no further. It is our pleasure to introduce...
SEE WHY COSTA RICA-GROWN ARABICA BEANS MAKE THE BEST COFFEE

SEE WHY COSTA RICA-GROWN ARABICA BEANS MAKE THE BEST COFFEE

Britt and coffee were made for each other. Our Costa Rica & Peru coffees are characterized as being bright, clean, balanced and highly aromatic. Costa Rican beans offer a very consistent flavor. It is lucky...
A LOOK INTO THE TARRAZÚ COFFEE REGION

A LOOK INTO THE TARRAZÚ COFFEE REGION

Even though this little country can fit into the state of Texas approximately 13 times (read: it’s pretty small), Costa Rica’s reputation for producing some of the best coffee in the world far exceeds its...
LOOKING BACK ON 30 YEARS: COFFEE, COSTA RICA, AND PURA VIDA

LOOKING BACK ON 30 YEARS: COFFEE, COSTA RICA, AND PURA VIDA

Even though we don’t know the exact date of our anniversary, we do know that we turn 30 this month, and that’s a pretty big deal to us.You may have heard that some of the best, most creative, ideas...
10 FACTS ABOUT INDEPENDENCE DAY IN COSTA RICA

10 FACTS ABOUT INDEPENDENCE DAY IN COSTA RICA

September 15th is Costa Rica’s Independence Day. For those of you that haven’t had the chance to visit us during the celebrations, we want to share some fun facts to help you feel like you’re...
COFFEE, A NATIONAL SYMBOL OF COSTA RICA

COFFEE, A NATIONAL SYMBOL OF COSTA RICA

Much of what Costa Rica is today is the result of two centuries of coffee production. Economic development, education, and culture were all radically transformed by the golden bean, and Costa Ricans have long considered...
IT’S HARVEST SEASON IN COSTA RICA

IT’S HARVEST SEASON IN COSTA RICA

The fruity smell of ripe coffee cherries means that our favorite time is coming soon: coffee harvest season. In Costa Rica, the harvest comes once a year, and it's full of tradition. We’re dedicating this...

JOURNEY TO ORIGIN


Let's go back to where each coffee story begins, when those coffee beans were still encased in coffee cherries. Who picked them? And where? All your questions will be answered, here.

Coffee 101


As coffee lovers ourselves, we know that it sometimes feels like we’ll never know everything we want to know about our favorite drink. Coffee is a world of its own, and even we are sometimes stumped. Unlike most of our visitors, though, we have direct access to some of the greatest minds in the coffee business, all of whom are kind enough to help us out with our doubts.

Chocolate 101


We work with two of the world’s most passion-inducing products: coffee and chocolate. Both can be simple pleasures or the start of a lifelong obsession. Britt chocolate experts fall firmly in the latter category! Dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate, hot cocoa—we experiment with it all

Coffee Recipes


Try using coffee in ways you never thought of or become your own barista and make delicious espresso drinks from home. Learn everything you need to know right here.

Coffee Corners


To celebrate the culture we hold so dearly, we’re starting a blog series highlighting some of Costa Rica’s most famous coffee shops.

Escape to Costa Rica


Many of the people who love our coffee discovered it in our home, Costa Rica. Whether you relaxed on the beaches of Guanacaste, checked out the wildlife in Manuel Antonio, or enjoyed great food in the capital of Costa Rica, San José, we hope that you had the chance to do so with a cup of Café Britt.