The aroma of Costa Rican coffee has made a powerful statement on the world stage. Today, we celebrate the people, the team, and the community of Cafetalera Aquiares S.A., who have put our country’s name at the very top by triumphing at the prestigious Global Coffee Awards 2025.

This isn’t just an award; it’s a recognition of the effort, dedication, and passion of hundreds of Costa Rican hands that work day in and day out to produce one of the world’s finest coffees.

A Roster of Wins

In a competition that celebrates excellence in coffee roasting and production worldwide, Aquiares demonstrated exceptional quality. Each sample was blind-tasted by an international panel of experts, ensuring that only the best flavor and quality were recognized.

The achievements from Aquiares are impressive:

• Overall National Winner – Costa Rica: A recognition that distinguishes them as the country’s top representative in the competition.
• Gold Medal: For their “Esperanza Natural” coffee in the competitive Filter – Natural category.
• Bronze Medal: For their innovative “Mariana Anaerobic Natural” in the Filter – Experimental Processing Method category.

What Does Winning Coffee Taste Like?

The judges’ feedback reports give us a glimpse into the incredible profile of these coffees, which are the result of meticulous work by the producers and roasters at Aquiares:

• Esperanza Natural (Gold): The judges were captivated by its “structure, clarity, and expert roast execution.” They described the cup as “dynamic and memorable,” highlighting a burst of cherry, strawberry, and orange notes, perfectly balanced with a dark chocolate finish and a surprising touch of kiwi.
• Mariana Anaerobic Natural (Bronze): This experimental coffee was praised for its “bold expression” and “fruit-driven profile.” The judges identified complex flavors of concord grape, pomegranate, and blood orange, complemented by notes of white wine, white tea, and melon.

A Triumph for the Community

As the coffee estate expressed in their announcement, this is “an achievement that highlights the effort and dedication of our entire team and producers.”

The Global Coffee Awards don’t just reward a product; they reward innovation and collaboration. This victory for Aquiares is a testament to the hardworking spirit of the people of Costa Rica and a community that has been perfecting its craft since 1890.

The official celebration will take place at the PRF El Salvador ceremony in March 2026, where the producers behind these exceptional cups will receive the applause they deserve.

From “People of Costa Rica,” we send our sincerest congratulations to the entire Cafetalera Aquiares family for this extraordinary achievement!