Costa Rica Finca Amistad Washed

【產地】哥斯大黎加

【區域】Coto Brus, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

【種植者/農場/處理廠】Roberto Montero | Hacienda La Amistad

【海拔】 1200~1500m

【品種】 卡杜艾 Catuai / 卡杜拉 Caturra

【處理法】 水洗 and dried in the sun and Mechanical driers

【烘焙度】中度烘焙 

【風味】無花果乾、芒果、糖蜜、水果甜、多汁

BACKGROUND DETAILS

So consistent and tasty that it’s made it as a Crown Jewel selection since the inception of the program, the coffee from

Hacienda la Amistad shines not only in the cup, but in its commitment to the environment and community. It’s remarkable

that 97% of the land that Roberto Montero’s grandfather first purchased in the early 1900s has been dedicated to forest

preservation, with 6,000 of the original 10,000 hectares given back to the government of Costa Rica for the for the

preservation of La Amistad International Park, the largest natural reserve in Central America. With the 4,000 hectares that

have remained in this third-generation coffee farmer’s possession, Montero has dedicated 300 hectares to organic coffee

production and most of the rest is forested and teeming with wildlife.

Roberto’s commitment to organic farming pairs

harmoniously with his commitment to his community. La Amistad’s proximity to the border of Panama has attracted many

indigenous people from that country who come to the farm during harvest season with their entire families. Roberto

ensures their needs are met by providing housing and free access to medical care for the seasonal pickers. Roberto also

takes pride in his ability to provide more than 100 full-time jobs to his neighbors from Las Mellizas, not only in coffee

cultivation, but also in the dried fruit operation that he runs year-round at La Amistad. Roberto hosts an annual employee

celebration to recognize all their hard work and he also distributes school supplies to their children each year before school

starts.