Most countries in Central America and the Caribbean are famous for their white beaches and crystal clear waters. The tropical climate attracts many visitors and provides excellent conditions for growing some of the finest coffees available.
Costa Ricans call themselves "ticos" and strongly believe in the absence of a national military. No surprise, this progressive nation is said to be one of the happiest people on earth according to the Happy Planet Index. We believe this thoughtfulness can also be found in each cup of coffee from this Central American beauty.
This single-variety Red Honey Caturra coffee is cultivated on the Tres Milagros farm in Higuito, Tarrazú. For more than 50 years, the farm has been run by the Facusse family, they manage around 65 hectares of land. Over the past decades, specialty coffees have become the focus of the family.
After the ripe coffee cherries have been picked, they are transported to the Beneficio Fatima, where they are processed. After the coffee rested for 2-3 months, it is finally dry-milled, sorted and prepared for transport.