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Producer Esaias Beriso Arere has a 32-hectare estate, perched at an impressive altitude of 2350 meters, boasts red clay soil, defining the distinguished origin of this exceptional coffee.

Owned and managed by producer Edson Luis Mineiro, Canastra Farm has a focus on planting native trees, protecting the springs and rivers that pass through the farm, and using organic compost.

Finca Himalaya is a 60-hectare farm owned by Mauricio A. Salaverria. The volcanic soil and use of shade creates a very hospitable environment for the coffee, and Mauricio has developed his own systems for processing.

Bernardo Solano owns this 129-hectare farm in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala. He has 100 hectares planted in coffee.

This is a question we get asked sometimes, and it's a hard one to answer because the question itself is flawed.

Los Madrigal Micromill is managed by Diego Ureña in the Tarrazu region of Costa Rica. There are three farms delivering cherry to this Micromill encompassing a total of 25 hectares. This particular lot comes from El Alto Vara Blanca.

Hacienda Sonora is a 100-hectare farm, 65 hectares are dedicated to shade coffee, 10 hectares to sugarcane and 25 hectares are wild forest reserve. Sonora’s coffees grow amongst indigenous trees and other diverse vegetation.

Virgilio Martínez owns and operates this 6.25 manzana farm in San Pedro Necta, where he grows a mix of varieties. Virgilio is interested in investing more into the technical advancements of his farm, as well as learning improvements to technique and approach to increase his quality and production.

The seven coffee-producing communities of APCERL are located within a subtropical region of valleys that are part of Madidi National Park. The association has been Organic Certified since 2002, v