Costa Rica
Tarrazú
Adelina Fallas
El Cedral
Caturra and Catuaí
Washed
2026
Smooth, Almond, Dark chocolate, Lemon & Orange
1750 meters
N/A
69kg W/GrainPro
UK - Bury St Edmunds - Vollers
Adelina Fallas represents the fourth generation of her family dedicated to coffee production. At the age of 18, she began managing her mother’s farm, and for over a decade she has been cultivating, processing, and growing her role within the coffee value chain. Eight years ago, she started processing coffee in various micromills, and in 2025, she expanded her scope by purchasing from other local producers, offering them better prices than those provided by cooperatives or large companies in the region.
Her own farm is located in La Legua de Aserrí, a small town near the renowned Los Santos coffee region. While coffee production in this area has declined due to generational shifts, Adelina is committed to preserving her family’s legacy while creating new opportunities for others in her community. The terrain in La Legua is mountainous and rugged, with a cool and temperate climate that supports the growth of high-quality coffee. Her farm is Rainforest Alliance certified, and her broader project focuses on responsible sourcing and fair-trade practices with the producers she partners with in Amé Café.
This lot of Catuai and Caturra underwent washed processing. After harvesting, the coffee was depulped and washed using clean water. The drying took place in a solar greenhouse on raised beds for 7 days, allowing for even and consistent drying conditions.
Tarrazú is a canton located in the province of San José, in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. It forms part of the renowned Zona de Los Santos, along with the neighboring cantons of Dota and León Cortés. Nestled in the high mountains south of the capital city, Tarrazú is one of the most densely planted high-altitude coffee regions in Central America, with many farms located at or above 2,000 meters above sea level.
Locally, the area is known as Zona de Los Santos, a name inspired by the many towns beginning with “San” or “Santa.” Tarrazú’s climate features two distinct seasons: a rainy season from May to November and a dry season from December to April. These conditions create the perfect environment for uniform coffee flowering and ripening. The region receives an average of 2,400 mm of rainfall annually and maintains a mild average temperature of 19°C (66.2°F).
The region’s volcanic soils and steep, rolling hillsides are ideal for agriculture. Many smallholder farmers grow coffee alongside bananas, avocados, and citrus—often on land passed down through generations. A strong sense of family and community defines life in Tarrazú, where producers care deeply for their land, preserve native forests, incorporate shade trees, and protect the natural springs that flow from the mountains.
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