Category: Plantations
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Beneficio Los Cuarteles
A visit to Mario Aruba at Beneficio Los Cuarteles,Leon Cortez, Tarrazu, Costa Rica On a mid-February morning, we visited Beneficio Los Cuarteles where we met Mario Araya and his son David. The timing gave us a clear view of how this year’s unusual weather has impacted their harvest operations. The Farm Located in Leon Cortez,…
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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…
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Café Döga
When I arrived at Cafe Döga I met Francini Vargas sitting on the doorstep enjoying the afternoon sun. At 3 pm sunshine at this time of year is unusual, more usual is torrential rain. As the harvest has not yet begun Francini had time to talk about the mill and the family fincas. Café Döga…