DETAILS
CoopeTarrazu was established in 1970 and since that time has become one of the major contributors to the economic development in the Los Santos region of Tarrazu. Currently CoopeTarrazu has 2,600 members. The Coop assists in getting its members technical assistance, low cost loans and low prices for fertilizers. One of the most important aspects of the cooperative is the economic benefit for the region and the members. Annually, the coop employs approximately 10,000 people; either directly in coffee production or in a supporting role. CoopeTarrazu is currently controlling the entire production process, from picking the cherries through the milling, drying and exporting procedures thereby ensuring consistent quality each year.
ABOUT THE COFFEE
FLAVOR
Vanilla, Almond, Apple, Honey, Lemon
AROMA
Vanilla, Spice, Raisin
BODY
Medium
FINISH
Clean, Sweet, Spice
Buying Practices
WHAT WE VALUE
“Sunergos” is a Greek word meaning “co-laborer” or “working together.” This is a good representation of our farm-to-cup mentality, celebrating the collaboration necessary for the creation of fantastic coffee. We hold firmly to the value that coffee is not merely a commodity. Rather, it is an integral part of cultures and communities and is the economic livelihood of families the world over. “Good Coffee,” then, is not only a description of the quality of a cup, but a statement of responsibility and sustainability.
QUALITY
There are innumerable factors that go into the production costs of great coffee. A few of these are sustainable growing practices, good laborers who pick the ripest cherries, and consistent and controllable processing to remove the coffee seeds from those cherries. True in every craft, more effort and expertise costs more money. Production of the best quality coffees necessities higher pricing and the ability to sustain those efforts requires the same. For this reason, we buy great coffees whose quality merits its price. The specialty coffee industry is built on these principles and we are proud to be a part of this global economy.
ECONOMIC RESPONSIBILITY
The question, “Are your coffees Fair Trade?” is a common one. The answer is “yes” and “no”. Some of our coffees carry the certification though we don’t indicate such certifications on our packaging. All of our coffees are fairly traded. We are proud to say that our least expensive coffees are purchased at an average price over 145% of Fair Trade™. our seasonals and many other coffees in our lineup are well beyond that percentage. This doesn’t mean you’ll find over-priced coffees in our offerings. After all, fair goes both ways.
SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS
We believe in embracing the expertise of each part of the coffee supply chain. This spreads from coffee growers to exporters, importers, roasters, and retail partners. For this reason, we work with buying partners who share our values of quality and economic responsibility. Together we are able to practice in long-standing relationships with large and small growers and contribute toward infrastructure that creates sustainability. In the end, we understand that our work and its impact goes well beyond the limits of our view. For this reason we choose to buy exceptional coffees in a manner that we are confident is responsible, sustainable, and results in tremendous quality. In this way, we have worked to bring good coffee to you. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.