Coffee Grade: HB  Farm/Coop/Station: Coopeagri R.L. Varietal: Catuai, Caturra Processing: Fully washed Altitude: 700-1000 meters above sea level Owner: Smallholder farmers working with Coopeagri R.L. Region: Brunca Subregion: Perez Zeldon, San Jose Harvest Months: October - March In our opinion: Fruity, Lychee, Chocolate, Floral About this coffee: Coopeagri, Costa Rica’s largest farmer cooperative, was founded in 1962 to help increase production and market access for small- and medium-sized farmers in San Isidro de General. Today, Coopeagri boasts more than 10,000 members.    Coopeagri continues to focus on the well-being of members and their farming communities. They spearhead projects that range from building medical offices where members can access medical care to growing an already extensive agronomy support and outreach program. The cooperative produces organic fertilizer that members can access to help them maintain organic and ecologically healthy farms. They also run a local café that showcases the coffees their members produce. Cultivation: The Brunca region is marked by mountainous terrain and volcanic soil. High altitudes provide the cool climates that are ideal for growing sweet and dense beans. Harvest & post-harvest: Farmers selectively handpick cherry and deliver it to a nearby wet mill. The mill follows processing methods that are designed to carefully protect the environment from degradation. In Costa Rica, this typically means using centrifugal force to remove mucilage, in lieu of fermenting. This method helps reduce water use and limit the amount of excess nutrients in water runoff from the mill. Parchment is washed and sundried. Coffee in Costa Rica: Thanks to tireless innovations, the sheer number of coffee varieties, extensive technical knowledge and attention to coffee production, Costa Rica is one of the most advanced coffee producing countries in Central America. The climatic conditions in the country also play a