Costa Rica Santa Maria washed

Costa Rica Santa Maria washed Costa Rica processed washed with floral hints and white chocolate, suitable for brewing drip coffee. Farmers: Dota Cooperative Association of Coffee Farmers. - Coffee farmers of the region: Dota, San Jose, Costa Rica. Altitude: up to 1950 meters above sea level. Processing method: washed. Variety: Catuai, Caturra. Hints: flowers, roasted nuts, white chocolate. When talking about coffee cooperatives, no one rivals Costa Rica in establishing and managing outstanding and successful cooperatives, and Dota Cooperative Association of Coffee Farmers is one of the most distinguished integrated associations. It was founded in 1960 and today includes about 900 members. The association is characterized by unlimited support for the environment, having obtained the carbon-neutral certificate, which is the first of its kind in coffee processing, as some of its equipment is operated by water power, and drying machines run on natural fuel from coffee husks leftover from previous batch processing, and peeling equipment reduces energy and water consumption. Members of the association dedicate their full attention to farm management throughout the year, and during harvest time, they deliver coffee cherries to the processing center, which applies the best quality standards in sorting, cleaning, drying, and peeling the coffee. This crop is processed naturally under the sun as well as with drying machines, which confirms the association’s commitment to reducing water consumption and accurately applying natural processing protocols. One of the association’s pillars is supporting the economic sustainability of its members by providing various job opportunities. The farm owns its own roastery, operates 3 cafes, and a barista training center, which contributes to supporting farmers’ passion for quality production.