July 2023
In 2021, Costa Rica exported over $370 million of coffee. If you are one of the many people in the US who love Costa Rican coffee, you ne...
April 2023
As Earth Day approaches, it's essential to reflect on the impact our actions have on the planet. At Café Britt, we believe that great coffee and chocolate should not come at ...
June 2022
Every year, we celebrate Costa Rican coffee and the country’s rich history of coffee production by creating an anniversary blend using coffee from a specific source in Costa Ri...
June 2022
If you’re interested in taking your coffee knowledge to the next level, look no further. There are plenty of Costa Rican terms you may already know: M...
June 2022
As a major agricultural product grown in the tropics, coffee is particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change. The overall result will be a decrease in both quantit...
September 2020
Much of what Costa Rica is today is the result of two centuries of coffee production. Economic development, education, and culture were all radically tr...
August 2020
It's summertime, and that means busy days in the sun! Start them off right with this healthy drink. Lactose-free and packed with protein, it will keep...
August 2020
Whether you're missing going to your favorite coffee shop or reveling in newfound coffee time, we could all use a few pointers to help keep our at-home ...
August 2020
Even for the most ardent coffee lovers, decaf can be a bit of a mystery. Have doubts? Then let us clear up some of the myths surrounding decaffeinated c...
July 2020
Just in time for the hottest days of summer, we want to share one of our favorite, super-cool recipes. The perfect blend of coffee and smoothie is sur...
February 2020
Living in a coffee-producing country, we have the opportunity to view firsthand the changes that plantations go through in the course of a year. Every ...
February 2020
When Café Britt decided to add chocolate to our gourmet offerings, we knew the first product would be key. What could represent both our company and...
November 2019
Both blends and single-origin coffees offer unique, expert...
November 2019
The holidays are almost here, and we’re looking forward to a new edition of our beloved ...
September 2019
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...
August 2019
Each year, Café Britt selects a single-origin coffee that represents a key factor in our history: a legacy of excellence. Since launching the line, coffees from family farms, bean...
October 2018
The never-ending quest for the perfect caffeinated drink requires more than just finding a great blend of coffee beans. It also means finding the right way of preparing t...
October 2018
We feature only the greatest cafés in our Coffee Corner series, but we’re particularly proud of this one. In 2017, Café Britt opened our first cafés, taking our experience with co...
October 2018
Ask any true coffee connoisseur about their preferred brewing method, and they are sure to mention the ...
September 2018
It’s coming up on our favorite day of the year: International Coffee Day! Each October 1, ...
September 2018
At Café Britt, we are always looking for ways to innovate in order to give our customers something new and exciting. So we are proud to introduce our exclusive Fusión blend, a uni...
July 2018
About two hours from Costa Rica’s capital city, San José, up and down verdant hills and valleys, lies a region called the Zona de los Santos. This “saintly zone” gets its nam...
June 2018
For the last two weeks, leadership at Café Britt had the chance to come together to work on better ways to serve our customers. The program was called Cosecha, or Harvest, a ...
May 2018
In late 2017, Café Britt launched our first Hábitat blend dedicated to protecting Costa Rican wildlife. The purchase of each coffee supports a native animal, and our first bl...
March 2018
March 8 is International Women’s Day, so we’ve been thinking about the contributions of women in the coffee industry. Women have historically been and continue to be essentia...
January 2018
One of the greatest things about living in Costa Rica is being able to hit the beach at times of the year when the weather is cold in other parts of the world. Holiday time is bea...
December 2017
Costa Rica is known worldwide for its incredible flora and fauna. In fact, it holds approximately 5% of the planet’s biodiversit...
December 2017
A few months ago, we announced the launch of our ...
November 2017
It’s almost our favorite time of the year. That’s right—coffee harvest time i...
October 2017
Have you ever seen a sloth in person? If not, then maybe you should visit our home, Costa Rica! Two species of slot...
October 2017
It’s coming up on one of our favorite parts of the year: Halloween! We get the chance to have Britt chocolates all year round, but we love the excuse to share our favorite trea...
October 2017
Costa Rica doesn’t have a great deal of its colonial architecture still standing, so the few opportunities that visitors have to see what life was like then are treasured. Las Rui...
September 2017
Although every day is coffee day for many of us, we always love the opportunity to celebrate our favorite drink with other coffee lovers! So October 1 is a special day at Caf...
September 2017
Standing outside of The Bakery, in Santa Teresa on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, you could be looking at a quaint little café in Portland or Seattle. Surrounded by lush green plants...
September 2017
La Fortuna means “fortune,” and you will definitely count yourself lucky when you arrive in this part of Costa Rica. Known for its many adventure and ecotourism activities, t...
August 2017
In the last edition of Café Britt’s Brewing Series, our Master Brewer showed you ...
August 2017
One of Costa Rica’s most indulgent tourist attractions is its multitude of hot springs. There’s nothing like a luxurious, lazy day spent in and out of the warm water, pausing only...
July 2017
When choosing the source of the beans for our annual Heritage Blend, Britt looks not only for exceptional quality, but also for a unique story that honors the long history of...
July 2017
For over forty years, the Arenal Volcano was the most active volcano in Costa Rica (until recent events where Turrialba and Poas volcano are fighting for the first place). Since 2...
June 2017
The V60 is the brewing method of choice for coffee lovers everywhere. If you’ve ever ordered a pour over at a coffee shop, it’s likely you’ve already tasted what the V60 can ...
April 2017
Mérito Jaguar Blend is Britt´s contribution to the Jaguar’s conservation ...
April 2017
A place as beautiful as Costa Rica is bound to be filled with tourists and locals enjoying the country’s most beautiful spots. Want a break from the people? Check out Costa Rica’s...
April 2017
Costa Rica’s identity as a nation is closely related to our status as one of the top coffee-growing countries in the world, so much so that even one of our national symbols, the o...
March 2017
Hotel Grano de Oro is one of the most famous hotels in Costa Rica. Started by Eldon and Lori Cooke, a Canadian couple who saw a need for personalized lodging space within the bust...
January 2017
Step into the clouds with a trip to Monteverde. Just a four-hour drive from the Central Val...
January 2017