Rocket Frog - Costa Rica- Roast date September 22nd 2026

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**Aquiares Estate — Turrialba, Costa Rica**

High in the mountains on the slopes of Turrialba Volcano sits Aquiares Estate, one of Costa Rica’s most historic and significant coffee farms. The name Aquiares means **“land between rivers”** in the Indigenous Huetar language, a fitting name for a farm nestled between the Aquiares and Turrialba Rivers. Coffee has been grown here since 1890, when the estate was established by farmers looking to take advantage of Costa Rica’s new railway connection to the Caribbean port of Limón.

Today, Aquiares is Costa Rica’s largest contiguous coffee estate, covering roughly 925 hectares on the slopes of the Turrialba Volcano, with more than 200 hectares protected as forest. The farm operates as much more than a coffee plantation: a community has grown alongside the estate over generations, with Aquiares providing employment, housing and services while relying on the knowledge and expertise of the people who call the area home.

Aquiares has also become a leader in sustainable and regenerative coffee farming. Shade trees, protected forest, water conservation and biodiversity are built into the way the farm operates, and Aquiares has been Rainforest Alliance certified since 2003. The estate has also developed carbon-monitoring and conservation programs aimed at making coffee production more resilient for the future.

For Rocket Frog, we’re particularly interested in the work Aquiares has put into developing new coffee varieties. This lot is the **Centroamericano F1**, a hybrid combining Sarchimor with the Ethiopian variety Rume Sudan, developed to bring together productivity and disease resistance with the potential for a really interesting cup. Grown around 1,400 metres above sea level and processed as a red honey, the coffee is a great example of Aquiares’ approach: take the science seriously, respect the land, experiment with processing, and see what happens when all of those pieces come together.

We’re pretty happy with what happened here.

We believe the best cup of coffee is the one you enjoy most. Everyone has their preferences - what’s delicious to one person might be just “meh” to another.

Based on what we love, we enjoy brewing these beans as Drip, Espresso, & Pour-Over. But we always recommend trying them with different methods to find what tastes best to you.

Curious about different brewing methods? Check out our brew guide HERE!

Fresh Beans of Southern Ontario: Specialty Coffee Roasted Just for You

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At Streets Ahead Coffee Roasters, freshness isn’t just a priority—it’s our mantra. We take coffee seriously, ensuring our freshly roasted beans are always in peak condition when they hit your cup. That’s why we never overstock; our beans are always fresh and fabulous.

But hey, we get it—sometimes “fresh” just isn’t fresh enough. If you’re chasing the ultimate coffee experience and want beans roasted just for you, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s the deal:

1. Pick Your Roast: Tell us which of our specialty coffee beans you’ve been eyeing (Danger Wolf, anyone?).
2. Tell Us How You Like It: Whole bean? Medium grind? Espresso fine? You name it, we’ll grind it (or not).
3. Pre-Order Like a Fresh Royalty: Drop us a message with your preferences, and we’ll add your order to our next roasting batch.

As soon as those beans are roasted to perfection, we’ll package them up, prepare them exactly how you want, and ship them to your door faster than you can say “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

So, if you’re searching for the freshest freshly roasted coffee beans and crave that next-level specialty coffee experience, pre-order now. Your taste buds—and your mornings—will thank you.

Proudly Roasted in Canada, with Canadian Values.

At Streets Ahead Coffee Roasters, we don’t just roast coffee—we craft freshly roasted specialty coffee with a bold Canadian spirit.

We collaborate with local Canadian artists, producers, and makers to bring you rad merch, killer designs, and top-tier equipment. From locally printed apparel to artist-designed coffee labels, we’re proud to work with fellow Canadians who share our passion for quality and creativity.

Stay Streets Ahead. Support Local.

The following Canadian businesses are supported through your purchase of Rocket Frog - Costa Rica- Roast date September 22nd 2026:

Rocket Frog Design by Meeeeee- Woodstock, ON
Stickers Printed by The Finished Edge - Woodstock, ON
Bags purchased through Pouch Maker - Mississauga, ON
Roasted by us at KWCC - Kitchener, ON