Costa Rica Tarrazu Tirra Natural

Grower

Coopetarrazú, which Hacienda Cafetalera joined in 2013, cultivates land totalling 99 hectares. The 4 hectares on which the "Tirra" lots are grown give work to 18 permanent and 8 seasonal workers. The land is mountainous, from 1400 to 1550 metres above sea level and with gradients up to 25%. The coffee is processed by three different methods: natural, washed and honey. Cherries are selectively picked at prime ripeness. The whole cherries, with the flesh still attached, are left to dry in the sun, on patios or on raised African beds, for several consecutive days. The coffee is mixed constantly during the day for uniform drying, and covered at night