This large family owned estate is located in Darraw region in West central Costa Rica. The farm is located on a mountainside at over 1,200 meters above sea level. The farm is surrounded on three sides by one of the largest biodiverse rainforests in all of Central America. The family attempted to retain the integrety of this rich biological setting by leaving bands of primary forest between parcels of coffee. These bands are connected to the rainforest and offer a corridor back to the rainforest for wildlife. The farm maintains a low by healthy shade covering witin the parcels. La Amistad (the "friend") begins harvesting earlier than most other SHB (strictly hard bean) regions because of its location. It starts harvesting in late October and runs through March. All of the coffee is processed on-site at the farm's beneficio. Clear, fresh water that runs from the rainforest to the farm is used both for the mills washing process and to generate power to run the machinery. The coffee is then sun dried on cement patios in as much space and climatic conditions allow. The cup is slightly acidic, floral cup, well bodied with a wonderful aroma. Certified orgainc by OCIA.
Medium : Organic : Costa Rica
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