Taste without the labels
Compare two coffees at a time, with the identities kept secret. Every coffee is brewed using V60 pour-over.
Vida Coffee Experiences · Grecia, Costa Rica
The Coffee Showdown
8 Coffees. Your Bracket. Your Champion.
Could your favorite coffee be the one you’d never think to buy? Taste eight Costa Rican coffees in a guided blind tournament. Choose your favorites round by round, then discover the coffees behind your choices.
No coffee knowledge needed. Just bring your curiosity.
₡12,000 per person₡10,000 with cash or SINPE
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- 1.5 hours
- Paula Gastrocafé, Grecia
- Available in English or Spanish
A little competition. A lot to discover.
Advance your favorites
Choose the coffee you prefer in each pairing. Follow your own bracket until you crown your personal champion.
Enjoy the big reveal
Once the champions are chosen, discover all eight coffees. Explore what their origins, processing methods and roast styles tell you about your preferences.
Find your favorite. Understand why.
Go home with more than a winning coffee. Discover what you enjoy and feel more confident choosing your next bag.
Trust your own taste
Set aside the labels and reputation. Discover which coffees you enjoy when flavor makes the decision.
Notice what makes a cup different
With guidance from your host, explore aroma, sweetness, acidity and body in everyday language.
Make your next coffee choice easier
Connect your favorites to different processing methods and roast styles, giving you a starting point for your next bag.
Good coffee. Great company.
What our guests say
“An absolute fantastic experience! I recently did this coffee tasting, and it was so much fun from start to finish. Our host, Jake, was incredible—he was extremely knowledgeable, went into great detail about the different coffees and brewing methods, and was genuinely fun and engaging to listen to. You can tell he has a real passion for what he does. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn more about coffee and have a great time doing it!”
“I had an amazing time! It felt like a really approachable, much more interactive take on a formal coffee tasting. It’s so interesting how tasting blind helps you let go of preconceived ideas and judge what’s actually in the cup. It’s also a great way to better understand how our customers like their coffee. Highly recommend!”
A few things you might be wondering
Do I need to know anything about coffee?
No. Your host guides the tasting and explains the coffees in everyday language. You simply choose what you enjoy—there are no wrong answers.
What is included?
Eight Costa Rican coffees brewed using V60, a guided blind tournament with your own bracket, and a reveal and discussion of all eight coffees. You’ll compare different processing methods and roast styles.
How much coffee will I drink?
These are small tasting portions, not eight full cups. Across the tournament, you’ll drink approximately the equivalent of one large cup of coffee.
How long does it last, and where is it?
The experience lasts about 1.5 hours at Paula Gastrocafé in Grecia.
Does everyone choose the same winner?
Each guest follows their own bracket and chooses their own champion. Comparing your results with friends is part of the fun!
Do I need to book four spots?
No. You can reserve one, two or more spots. Each session requires at least four participants in total. If that minimum is not met, the session will be cancelled or rescheduled.
Is the experience available in Spanish?
Yes. The experience is available in English or Spanish. Please let us know your language preference when booking.
How much does it cost?
The price is ₡12,000 per person, or ₡10,000 when paying with cash or SINPE.
Who will your friends crown?
Gather your coffee-loving friends for an afternoon of unexpected favorites and a reveal worth talking about.
₡12,000 per person₡10,000 with cash or SINPE
Reserve Your Spot