Finca El Cedral
£0.03 / Pricing
COSTA RICA
Monge Quirós Family
Tamarillo, clover honey, fresh acidity, medium body, light to medium roast
About
Finca El Cedral is in El Cedral de Aserrí at an altitude of 1850 meters. This is high altitude for growing coffee in this part of Costa Rica and the farm is very steep. Because the land is so steep the family worked hard to terrace the coffee growing area to help prevent soil erosion. Topsoil is very valuable, and every effort is made to preserve it. The topsoil layer isn’t particularly deep, but it is where most of the activity in the soil takes place. Organic matter is broken down into nutrients which help feed the trees and reduce the need for commercial fertilizers. The layer also helps keep moisture in the soil. Farmers are always trying to find ways to keep this layer robust and healthy as it can make all the difference in the longer-term stability of the farm. Luis Gerardo Monge sadly died in 2022, and the farm is now managed by his widow Emilia Monge and their children.