Santa Maria De Dota, Costa Rica

Varietal: Caturra, Catuai

Processing Method: Fully Washed

Altitude: 1550-1800masl

Located in the famed, lush green hills of the Tarrazú region, the tranquil town of Santa Maria de Dota is home to Coopedota. The cooperative operates as an important economic and cultural resource for the town's tight-knit community whose main industry is centralised around coffee production. At altitudes between 1,450 and 1,900 metres above sea level, the main micro-climate in the area is strongly influenced by the pacific-ocean and near-by natural reserves drawing in rainfall.

Coopedota hailed as the first coffee producer and roastery to be CO2 neutral certified in the world. They are paving the way for sustainable coffee production of the future. Not only by reducing and offsetting their emissions but also being actively involved in their community.

A common issue discussed throughout coffee is the ageing demographic of its producers. In an attempt to encourage the younger generations to engage in coffee and farming, Coopedota now have a coffee school. This school focuses not only on the fundamentals of coffee production knowledge but also barista training; which is now trending in Costa Rica.

This Costa Rican bean is sweet and sapid, smashable as a black coffee or with milk.

Sticky date, blackcurrant, warm spices and brown sugar