Café Rivense del Chirripó ‎
Brunca, Chirripó, Costa Rica ‎
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Producers: Régulo Ureña & Isabel Rojas ‎
Established: 2005 ‎
Altitude: 1300–2000+ masl ‎
Processing: Honey (fully dry, no water used) ‎
Award: 5th Place, Cup of Excellence 2019 (Vista al Chirripó Caturra Honey) ‎
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🌿 About the Farm ‎
Café Rivense del Chirripó is a family-owned micro mill located in the highland microregion of Chirripó, in the southern part of Costa Rica. Established in 2005 by Régulo Ureña and Isabel Rojas, the farm has become a benchmark for sustainable specialty coffee production in the country. ‎
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The farm follows strong sustainability principles: ‎
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shade-grown coffee to enrich soil and maintain cooler temperatures, ‎
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fertilization based on annual soil analysis, ‎
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minimal herbicide use — applied only in limited areas with aggressive weeds, ‎
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all water sources are protected, and fruit trees are planted throughout to support local biodiversity. ‎
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☀️ Processing ‎
Cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness and processed using a fully dry honey method: ‎
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no water is used for transport or depulping, ‎
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mucilage remains intact, helping preserve sweetness and clarity, ‎
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drying takes place on raised African beds under the sun and in static mechanical dryers, ‎
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after drying, the coffee is sorted, packed, and exported directly from the farm, ensuring full traceability. ‎
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🌄 About the Region ‎
The Chirripó microregion is gaining recognition as one of Costa Rica’s most promising specialty coffee origins. Located between the Cerro de la Muerte (3491 m) and Cerro Chirripó (3820 m) — the country’s highest peak — this area benefits from a unique microclimate with cool temperatures and rich volcanic soils. ‎
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These conditions create ideal environments for growing high-quality coffee, which has led to: ‎
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increasing coffee cultivation at high elevations, ‎
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introduction of new varieties, ‎
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a rise in award-winning micro-lots from this region. ‎
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