🌱 Costa Rica • La Minita Estate
Region: Los Santos, Tarrazú, Costa Rica
Estate: Hacienda La Minita (est. 1985 as a single-estate export)
Altitude: 1,300–1,800 masl (≈4,265–5,900 ft)
Varieties: Caturra, Catuai (Red & Yellow), Híbrido Tico
Process: Fully Washed • On-site at Beneficio Río Tarrazú
Harvest: December – February
🗺️ About the Estate
Nestled between the Río Tarrazú and Río Candelaria, La Minita spans ~1,200 acres, with 800
acres in coffee and 200 in protected forest. Its west-facing slopes create a unique microclimate
with warm mornings and cool evenings, producing slow fruit maturation and exceptional cup
clarity
☕ Tasting Notes
• Bright citrus & cocoa
• Hints of apricot and stone fruit
• Sweet black cherry with caramel & chocolate undertones
• Medium body • Clean, balanced finish
🌟 What Makes It Special
✅ Pioneer of Single-Estate Coffee – one of the first in the world (1985)
✅Selective Harvesting – trees picked up to 5 times per season
✅ Ultra-Strict Sorting – from 100 lbs of cherries, only ~23 lbs make the
“La Minita” grade
✅Sustainable Practices – manual weed control, no insecticides,
spring-water washing
✅ Worker Care – on-farm housing, medical/dental clinic, and community support
✅ Rainforest Alliance Certified commitment to social & environmental responsibility
🏆 Why Choose La Minita?
La Minita is often called “the immaculate coffee” for its unmatched consistency and balance.
With its elegant citrus brightness, chocolate backbone, and velvety body, it stands as one of
Costa Rica’s most iconic specialty coffees