Buying Green Coffee in Tarrazú

with focus on the fantastic specialty coffee from the hills around the lush Tarrazu Valley, grown and processed with love and passion.

Costa Rica’s attention to land and water use has always made it a top specialty coffee producer. The micro mills experimenting with honey and natural processing have long led the industry in the creation of distinctive coffees that roasters have cherished.

Alliance for Coffee Excellence

June, 2024

Recent Posts


  • Is direct trade a myth?

    Connecting Costa Rican Producers with German Roasters – Project Conclusions English Version The Vision When I began this project, my goal was simple: to create direct connections between coffee producers in Costa Rica and coffee roasters in Germany. I believed that both sides would benefit – producers would receive better recognition and potentially better prices

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  • A short history of Tarrazu

    Check the main menu – Tarrazu, a success story – for a brief history of coffee growing in Tarrazu. An inspiring story emphasizing both the role of individuals and of cooperatives

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  • Dragon Hill Geisha Costa Rica

    Roasters selling Specialty Coffee of Costa Rica

    Finding well roasted specialty coffee from Tarrazu can be a challenge in Germany, but until we build new sources, here is a list of today’s suppliers.

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  • Recent Roasts at Backyard Coffee

    Leading Roasters in Germany

    Specialty Coffee Röstereien in Deutschland “` ☕ Specialty Coffee Röstereien in Deutschland Kuratiert von elmuchachocaminando “` Berlin 19grams Direct trade, accessible specialty coffee since 2002, barista training. SCA Standards Fairtrade Organic Website besuchen Andraschko Kaffeemanufaktur Artisanal small-batch roastery, high-quality single-origins. SCA Standards Direct Trade Website besuchen Bonanza Coffee Roasters Founded 2006, globally influential, meticulous roasting.

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  • Microbeneficio Chumeca, Dan Pablo, Tarrazu

    Microbeneficio Chumeca

    Countdown to World of Coffee in Geneva starting June 26. El muchacho caminando will be there to follow Emilio Ureña from Microbeneficio Chumeca. taking part in the cupping finals.

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