Terra Lava Costa Rican Dark Roast Coffee Review
How’s it going? Hope the coffee is flowing! Today I’m bringing you a detailed Terra Lava Costa Rican Dark Roast Coffee Review. This new coffee brand offers sustainably grown and lab-tested coffee that focuses on clean sourcing, regenerative farming, and bold flavor. From its origins in Costa Rica to third-party testing for mold and mycotoxins, Terra Lava positions itself as both health-conscious and quality-driven. You know I love clean and healthy coffees, but as always the real question is: how does it taste?
The Roaster
Terra Lava started in 2020 when three coffee lovers with a passion for the Earth and sustainability planted about two and a half acres of coffee trees on their property in Costa Rica. Utilizing regenerative farming techniques and partnering with local single mothers for harvesting, while paying fair wages, of course, Terra Lava not only cares for the land where they grow their beans, but also helps provide for local families.
The company partnered with MK Supplements, a family-owned and sustainability-focused business. Together, they created a small-batch, health-focused coffee brand for their lineup. Terra Lava was a perfect fit, as all of their coffee is third-party lab tested to ensure it is free of mold, mycotoxins, and pesticides.
As you know, I love organic and third-party-tested coffee here at Coasters & Coffee, so you can see why I’m excited to share this brand with you all! While I love clean coffee, I also love great tasting coffee! So let’s find out if Terra Lava checks that box too.
When rating coffee I follow the same method of brewing each time. Find out about how I prepare French Press coffee here.
Terra Lava Costa Rican Dark Roast Review:
Characteristics and Flavor Profile
Grinding this Costa Rican Dark Roast bring out a rich and toasty fragrance with a subtle touch of earthiness.
| Terra Lava Dark Roast | French Press | Pour-Over |
| Aroma | Bold roasty notes, with a touch of caramel-like sweetness | Deep and rich dark sugary sweetness, caramel-like |
| Body | Full body, heavy weight and a prominent mouthfeel | Light body, very mild mouthfeel |
| Start | Rich dark chocolatey start, cacao focused but with a touch of caramel-like sweetness | Subtle nutty start, mildly sweet almond-like notes |
| Middle | Bold dark chocolate, deep cacao notes with a subtle sweetness of balance | Nuttiness continues with a slight woodiness becoming more noticeable |
| Finish | Distinct nutty finish, hazelnut-like bitterness with a good sweetness for balance | Shift to rich dark chocolatey notes with a great balance of cacao and sweetness |
Overall Thoughts
Overall, this was a great coffee with a flavor profile that is pretty traditional for a Costa Rican. Each brew method produced a smooth and delicious cup.
- French Press: Bold and flavorful, featuring rich dark chocolate notes with a touch of caramel, followed by a smooth hazelnut-like finish.
- Pour-over: Subtle flavors with a smooth, well-balanced profile. Sweet nuttiness paired with a hint of woodiness adds enjoyable complexity.
- Preferred: French Press
Each brew method produced a smooth and delicious coffee. However, I found the Chemex to be slightly more reserved in flavor. The French Press really let the coffee shine. Its rich chocolate notes made it my preferred brewing method for this coffee.
This coffee will appeal to most drinkers. It has enough complexity for enthusiasts while still remaining approachable and coffee-forward for casual drinkers. The added health benefits are a bonus that make it a well-rounded crowd-pleaser.
Where to Purchase
You can find this Costa Rican Dark Roast on the Terra Lava website, where they also offer a fantastic sounding Medium Roast. At a price point of $24.99 for 12oz (about $33.32 per pound) Terra Lava is fairly priced for a third-party-tested and certified mold- and toxin-free coffee. If you want to try this delicious new roaster for yourself use the code COASTERSNCOFFEE to get 5% off your purchase.
Conclusion – Terra Lava Costa Rican Dark Roast Coffee Review
Before trying this coffee, I had never heard of Terra Lava. This cup was a pleasant surprise. Its bold, well-balanced flavor profile really showcases the skill of the roasters. I’m excited to see where this brand goes from here.
Terra Lava Costa Rican Dark Roast Scorecard
| Feature | Details |
| Roast | Dark |
| Flavor Notes | Chocolate, nutty, caramel |
| Best Brew Method | French Press |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 |
| Worth Buying? | Yes, this is an outstanding dark roast with tons of flavor. |
| Buy Now | Terra Lava |
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