Costa Rica Central Valley Honey Geisha Transparency Report
Tasting Notes: honey | nutmeg | florals
The Flores family, sixth-generation coffee growers, cultivate their 7-hectare La Esmeralda farm in Poás, Alajuela. Dedicated to specialty coffee since the 1980s, they process cherries at their family mill for refined quality. After pulping, the coffee rests for two days on African beds, lightly fermenting before sun-drying for 14 days with regular turning. Once dried to 10.5% humidity, it rests in parchment for two months, then is carefully sorted by weight, size, density, and color.
COFFEE INFORMATION
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Origin: |
Costa Rica |
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Variety: |
Geisha |
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Process: |
Honey |
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Factory: |
n/a |
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Region: |
Poás Canton, Alajuela, Central Valley |
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Farmers: |
Francisco Flores |
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Processing Mill: |
n/a |
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Drying Practices: |
Raised African Beds |
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Elevation (MASL): |
1300 |
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Origin Cup Score: |
87.5 |
Farmer-first Information
We take a farmer-first approach, partnering with family-owned farms to ensure fair compensation and thriving communities. Coffee isn’t just a crop—it’s a livelihood. Since most of the world’s coffee comes from families, not corporations, every bag we share reflects their dedication, sustainable practices, and craft—making each sip unique and meaningful. We also push for full transparency on farm gate pricing—the price paid directly to farmers—to ensure they reap the rewards of high-quality production and sustainable agriculture.
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Farmer/Producer Relationship Length: |
2 Years |
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Farmgate Price (per lb paid to farmer): |
n/a |
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FOB Price (per lb paid to exporter/importer): |
$11.08 |
