Roasting House | Costa Rica Santa Maria Dried 227 grams

Costa Rica Santa Maria dried 227 grams Farmers: De Data Cooperative Farmers Association Region: Dota, San Jose, Costa Rica Elevation: up to 1950 meters above sea level Processing method: naturally sun-dried and with drying machines Variety: Catuaí, Caturra Hints: peach, blueberry, orange When talking about coffee cooperatives, no one competes with Costa Rica in establishing and managing outstanding and successful associations, and Dota Cooperative Farmers Association 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. Some of its equipment is operated by water power, and drying machines run on natural fuel from the remaining coffee husks from previous batch processing. It uses peeling equipment that reduces energy and water consumption. Members give their full attention to farm management throughout the year, and during harvest, 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 and also with drying machines, confirming the association’s commitment to reducing water consumption and precisely applying natural processing protocols. One of the association’s pillars is supporting the economic sustainability of its members by providing various employment opportunities. The farm owns its own roastery, operates 3 cafes, and a barista training center, which contributes to supporting farmers’ passion for quality production.