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Origin and Plantation
Umuco W’ikawa is a region in southwestern Burundi. The name means "light of the coffee". Coffee is like a guide for the farmers of this region, giving them a purpose and showing them a way forward. The coffee farmers of this region were able to improve the quality of their coffee and could build up stronger links to their customers thanks to their cooperation and the establishment of own production facilities. Additionally, they are supported by the Burundi government to make coffee a solid source of income in the entire country.

Character and Taste
A distinct sharpness, together with a sweet and fruity note as well as a delicate acidity, which reminds of pineapple, grapefruit and tangerines make up this coffee’s typical character. An exotic delicacy that you should not miss out on!

Particularities
Burundi is one of the poorest countries of the world. Due to the lack of financial means for purchasing pesticides, the cultivation of coffee is mainly organic. The highland spread through Burundi offers an excellent, tropical climate. Here, coffee cultivation takes place at altitudes of approximately 1.200 - 2.000 m. Coffee from Burundi has an intensive taste, which can be described as very spicy. The flavour is often berry-like and its notes can range from citrusy and floral to chocolate-like.

Origin and Plantation
Costa Rica is known for its premium Arabica coffees, which are prized by coffee lovers around the world. The growing region Tarrazu is located south of the capital San José. It is one of the most renowned of the country. When Columbus dropped anchor in Costa Rica (Spanish for “rich coast”), there was no coffee yet to be found. Only some 250 years ago, the first plants were brought into the country from Cuba. Today, there are more than one hundred coffee trees per citizen. The nation is a grand coffee country: Costa Rica was the first Central American country to use scientific innovations and agricultural technology and it led the growing and production process to an exemplary standard.

Character and Taste
“Costa Rica Tarrazú- FCJ Volcán Azul” obtains its international recognition from its impressive aromatic acidity. The taste is very mild and a result of the manual roasting process. A harmonious body completes this coffee’s aromatic profile with its exemplary character. The “Tarrazú - FCJ Volcán Azul” is among the world’s best coffees.

Plantation Info
This is the best coffee from small farmers located in the region between San Marcos de Tarrazú and Santa Maria de Dota, the heart of the world-famous coffee region Tarrazú in Costa Rica. The coffee is exclusively picked by hand which guarantees that only the ripe, red coffee cherries are used for production. The family Castro Jimenez, which has long-standing contacts to the small farmers of the region, processes the coffee beans in its own, high quality production facility. The traditionally fermented, washed and dried coffee subsequently undergoes four further processes that highly affect the quality: it is sorted by size, colour, density and weight.

Particularities
In the 80's and 90's, coffee from Costa Rica lost its world-famous character due to the desired mass production. Even though the country is small and the plantations were mainly owned by small to medium-sized families, for decades coffee was produced almost entirely in large production facilities. This is why the coffee lost its unique character. Today, it is possible for small farmers to produce their own coffees and market them at a profit. The quality has thus yet again reached the high levels of old times.

Origin and Plantation
Our ‘Naranjo Altura’ is grown at altitudes of between 1,200 and 1,700 metres. The nutrient-rich soil, warm climate and excellent altitude ensure a coffee of the highest quality. The coffee cherries are carefully hand-picked to guarantee a fine selection of the very best coffee beans. Direct trade without middlemen supports local coffee farmers and ensures a more transparent supply chain. This enables the development of longer-term and more stable structures that support more sustainable management of the farmland. This helps farmers to improve their harvests, their income and their prospects.

Character and Taste
The Costa Rica Naranjo impresses with its fruity and slightly floral flavour and wonderful citrusy and chocolatey aftertaste. More than 800 different scent components are a guarantee for an incomparable taste.

Particularities
In the 80's and 90's, coffee from Costa Rica lost its world-famous character due to the desired mass production. Even though the country is small and the plantations were mainly owned by small to medium-sized families, for decades coffee was produced almost entirely in large production facilities. This is why the coffee lost its unique character. Today, it is possible for small farmers to produce their own coffees and market them at a profit. The quality has thus yet again reached the high levels of old times.

Origin and Plantation
This family-run business from Costa Rica produces exceptional plantation coffees in the West Valley at altitudes of 1,500 to 1,700 m. Thanks to the volcano, the soil there is very rich in nutrients and offers ideal preconditions for coffee cultivation. We were able to obtain another batch of this excellent variety and are delighted to be able to offer it to you. It was produced using traditional methods and perfectly reflects the typical, worldwide famous flavour of Costa Rica coffees. A speciality which you must definitely sample!

RED HONEY Process – Character and Taste
In order to make the drying process of the coffee somewhat easier, but also preserve some of the fruity flavour in the cup, the coffee cherry is crushed, but not washed. In the "RED HONEY Process" the coffee beans, still encased in their fruit pulp, are dried in the sun. A full-bodied, fruity, chocolate-like flavour in the cup is typical for this process.

Particularities
In the 80s and 90s, coffee from Costa Rica lost its world-famous character due to the desired mass production. Even though the country is small and the plantations were mainly owned by small to medium-sized families, for decades coffee was produced almost entirely in large production facilities. This is why the coffee lost its unique character. Today, it is possible for small farmers to produce their own coffees and market them at a gain. The quality has thus yet again reached the high levels of old times.