Commentary: Dream of buying a coffee plantation in Costa RicaLYNN NEARY, ROBERT SIEGEL
Buying milled and sorted coffee in Costa Rica: 88% farm gate + 12% export costs Compared to Ghana and Brazil, the farm gate to FOB ratio in Costa Rica is higher because producers go a step further in the supply chain by sorting their beans. In Costa Rica, green coffee is...
Purchase coffee directly from a coffee farmer. Coffee is produced in several parts of Costa Rica, so there are lots of places where you can pick up a bag of coffee beans or fresh-ground coffee. If you’re a coffee aficionado, here are a few destinations to consider visiting: Popular ...
Here’s an example of where the original Coffee Belt plantations were located, which was comprised in the 19th century. Each continent, and the countries within them include: South America: Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia. Central America: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua,...
or just stop for a rich Costa Rican coffee with a macadamia-nut muffin, warm from the oven. During the day, residents often enjoy fishing in the lake, horseback riding, gardening, or hiking in the forest. With the constant spring-like climate, it’s comfortable to be active and outdoors...
The impact of sustainable certifications on coffee farming practices: a case study from Tarrazú region, Costa Rica During the past decades, sustainable coffee certifications have become increasingly popular amongst the global consumer audience. These seals often evoke the impression that by buying certifi...