Costa Rican
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FREE
SHIPPING
On USA
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LOCAL
PICKUP
From our
Minturn Cafe -
Sourced
Sustainably
From farmers
who care
DESCRIPTION
Grower: Co-Op Tarrazu
Region: Tarrazu
Profile: Tropical Fruits & Brown Sugar
Strength: 2/5
Varietal: Caturra & Catuai
Process: Washed
Aroma: Floral & Citrus
Body: Medium & Rounded
Finish: Lively & Crisp
For over 20 years Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co. has happily supported Co-Op Tarrrazu by not only purchasing their incredible coffee but also contributing to their infrastructure and day care centers for the workers and their families.
CoopeTarrazú was established on October 13, 1960 with 228 associates in San Marcos de Tarrazú. The memoirs say that the economic environment for the coffee grower in the time before CoopeTarrazú was difficult, it was adjusted to a subsistence economy and the sacrifice of the small farmer was not shared by the large landowners. The coffee growers generated a valuable product, but they had neither voice nor vote in its administration and marketing.
It was then that through the National Bank and its Cooperatives Department, the coffee growers were encouraged to buy a benefit in the form of a cooperative, a proposal that some brave men accepted with the economic and administrative support of the National Bank. The capital contributed by these producers was US $5,800, managing to install the mill at a cost of US $37,500 and a processing capacity of 4,000 quintals.
Its beginning was not easy. It was a period of slow and silent progress, but the commitment of the founders was incalculable, in their honesty, responsibility, respect and many other qualities that today are reflected in a cooperative that has been going strong for over 60 years.
Fair Trade / Rain Forest Alliance.
BEST BREWED WITH
Chemex, Pour Over, Drip Brewer
HOW TO BREW
ROASTED AT ALTITUDE
All our beans are roasted on-site in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. At high altitude, the lower roasting temperatures allow the natural sugars in the coffee beans to caramelize slowly. This unique process creates deep, rich flavor profiles and smooth textures — without the bitterness.
RESPONSIBLY SOURCED
At VMCT, we take pride in fostering direct relationships with growers to ensure that every coffee bean and tea leaf we source is responsibly cultivated. We’re committed to ethical, organic, and sustainable practices, understanding that certification standards can vary across the globe. That’s why we go the extra mile to research and verify that our producers meet rigorous organic and bio-dynamic farming standards. For us, it’s not just about great coffee and tea — it’s about honoring the land and the people who bring it to life.
SHIPPING & PICK UP
We proudly offer free shipping on USA order over $35. Orders under $35 have a fixed shipping rate of $10.
Orders are shipped via Standard Ground and typically arrive in 2 to 7 business days. Orders are typically dispatched within 24 hours (unless it's a powder day in which case - you get it).
If you're local, or visiting town, pickup can be arranged from our Roastery Cafe (23698 US Highway 24, Minturn CO) typically within 24 hours. Just make sure you select that option at checkout.
