Costa Rica Organic

Costa Rican Coffee History

Costa Rica has developed a reputation both for high quality coffee and for innovation – a winning combination. These factors along with Costa Rica’s quality research, and well-regulated agricultural sustainability programs certainly contribute to the high cost of its coffee. Additionally, Costa Rican producers receive nearly 80% of the FOB value of the coffee, guaranteed.

Hacienda La Amistad

Hacienda La Amistad is a third-generation, family-run estate located in the highlands of Coto Brus Puntarenas in Southwest Costa Rica. In the 1980s, the farm transitioned to an ecologically focused model of agriculture, emphasizing restoration, conservation, and harmony with the surrounding forests. Today, the estate produces a variety of organic crops - including organic coffee - and supports ecotourism initiatives.Hacienda La Amistad is now recognized as one of the largest organic coffee-producing farms in Central America, offering washed, honey, and natural process coffees.

Natural Processing

The natural (or dry) process involves drying the whole coffee cherry with the fruit still intact. This method imparts bold, fruity, and wine-like characteristics to the coffee. At Hacienda La Amistad, natural processing is done with care to balance sweetness while preserving the integrity of the organic beans.

Region: Coto Brus

Altitude: 1200-1600

VARIETY: Caturra, Catuai

PROCESSING: Natural