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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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Juanachute
Luis Castro (Tacho) came to meet me at the beneficio Juanachute after I arrived which I much appreciate. We looked around the mill where over 1000 fanegas are processed every year. I am looking forward to my next visit when the now quiet plant will be busy and the raised beds full of cherries. Depending…
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Impressive development
The last 20 years have seen amazing developments in coffee production in Tarrazu. Each generation has brought progress building on the experience of the previous generation. Firstly, many growers built their own mill, resulting in quality control from the cherry to the green bean and allowing for the development of individual processing methods. The most…
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La Casona
in MillsIt was a great pleasure listening to Don Roger Solis talking about his work and his beneficio. The mill processes around 500 fanegas annually from Catuai cherries harvested in his fincas. The highest finca is the Finca San Francisco located at 1900 meters above sea level. Traditionally oriented, the mill offers both wet and dry…
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R&S APROCAST
The landscape of Tarrazu is stunning. But what is it that makes it so special? Probably the meticulously tended coffee plantations, interspersed with patches of natural forest and surrounded by a variety of trees and plants. Following the narrow and winding roads up and down the hills, one passes through quiet villages and houses with…
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Café La Cumbre
While writing this post at 5pm, I am watching the mist slowly rolling up the valley giving the lush landscape a wonderful, mystical rain-forest atmosphere. The temperature does though drop to around 15 degrees centigrade with a humidity around 90%. It is better to appreciate the beauty of the scenery and to ignore the cold…