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
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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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Chumeca and Geisha
In February I met Emilio Uraña by chance in the Servicios Profesionales de Catacion in Sam Marcos checking the quality of this years Geisha harvest Chumeca had just completed the collection and processing of Geisha cherries in February. These were then stored for two days in bags before “going to bed” for 15 to 30
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First Export Samples
My last stop before leaving Tarrazu and returning to Germany was at Beneficio RyS run by the brothers Robles. There I met Leonardo Robles who had prepared for me some samples of the new harvest, the earliest samples ready for packing for export. The clip shows beans of the same lot coming out of the
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EU + iCafe
Costa Rica Meets EU Standards Costa Rica—long a global conservation leader—strengthens its green credentials with the project “Café+” This initiative helps 2,600+ producers meet new and strict strict EU regulations while building on the country’s renowned environmental commitment. Particularly in Tarrazu the many small family farms have always demonstrated a concern for their environment. With
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Cafe Ceres
A Day with Alexandra A Generous Welcome Despite the Season’s End Alejandro came to her finca and beneficio to meet me although she had actually finished processing the last of her harvest the day before and really needed a rest. This gesture speaks volumes about Alexandra’s dedication to sharing her coffee story, even at the
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Beneficio de Cafe M&M
Pura Vida: Tradition and Innovation in Tarrazu Nestled in the renowned Tarrazu region, Don Roberto Mata’s beneficio buzzes with activity during the harvest season. Despite his busy schedule overseeing the processing of freshly harvested cherries, Don Roberto graciously shared insights about his operation and export practices to Germany. Before establishing his own beneficio, Don Roberto