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Adventures at Sol Naciente
A Visit in the Rain My February visit to Sol Naciente will likely remain memorable not just for the insights gained, but for an adventure that perfectly illustrates the spirit of Costa Rica’s coffee community. While discussing the farm’s operations with Jimmy Bonilla Martinez, the skies opened up. The rain transformed the already steep approach…
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The Price of Coffee
Market Challenges and Better Solutions Recently, the price for green coffee beans on the international market climbed dramatically to $4.5 per pound. While this surge has since settled to under $4 per pound, it raises important questions about market reactions to reduced coffee availability. This significant price increase deserves scrutiny, particularly because the financial gains…
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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…