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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E&F
E&F Coffee Finca: A Family Legacy in the Heart of Tarrazu Nestled in the renowned coffee region of Tarrazu, Costa Rica, E&F Coffee Finca stands as a testament to family dedication and sustainable coffee production. The name E&F, “Ericka and Family,” perfectly captures the intimate, family-oriented nature of this boutique coffee operation. A Boutique Operation
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Rain, rain and more rain
The rainy season seems to be longer once again. ICAFE reports that within the 28500 hectares which make up the area of Los Santos, the loss resulting from rainfall is around 277 thousand fanegas, or around 20 % to 25% of planned production. Until December the lower areas of Los Santos were badly affected, while
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Monte Copey Coffee
When I tried to go up to the Monte Copey Finca Beneficio on Monte Copey during the rainy season I took one look at the steep and narrow path, gave up and had lunch at La Catarata before going to the more accessible coffee shop. The story of Monte Copey Coffee began 17 years ago when
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FARAMI
FARAMI was founded in 1983 by Don Juan Luis Fallas and Maria Eugenia Ramirez (FaRaMi) by the purchase of a finca of 3.5 ha. Initially coffee as well as other agricultural products were offered. The farm grew steadily achieving in 2013 third place in the Cup of Excellence competition. Today the finca covers nearly 15 ha.
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Beneficio Puente Tarrazu
Eco Beneficio Puente Tarrazu, located 15 kilometres north of San Pablo, produces a little over 1300 fanegas of washed and 100 fanegas of dry processed beans yearly. Over twenty years experience go into todays growing and processing of Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, Geisha and new hybrids. Thank you Dinier Naranjo for taking so much time for