Costa Rica Lomas al Rio
Cafetalera Lomas al Rio is located in the West Valley. This women's coffee is exceptional in flavor. The producers believe that "in the very best coffees, there is an expression of determination and good intention of all those who feed the process with their energies; when the people are happy the coffee tastes better."
As part of the Alianza de Mujeres en Cafe de Costa Rica (Women in Coffee Alliance of Costa Rica), this farm has the opportunity to provide women in the coffee sector with the necessary tools to enhance their participation on the national and international levels. WCACR wants to provide women win coffee a voice and vote in political decisions regarding the commodity. The group promotes sustainable development in each community through environmentally friendly means, economically viable methods and socially acceptable activities. The WCACR provides all members with opportunities to learn and to improve their knowledge of coffee production and the coffee market. In order to survive in this ever-changing market, the Alliance continuously operates under the ideals of renovation and innovation for its projects.
Altitude: 4500 feet
Variety: Caturra, catuai
Processing Method: Washed
Grade: Strictly Hard Bean
Species: Arabica
Harvest: January-March
Cup Characteristics: sweet, rich body, bold fruit tones with subtle chocolate, sweet all the way through, juicy citrus and chocolate aftertaste.
