Farm: Los Cedros

‘Cedros’ means ‘cedar trees’ in Spanish, and this part of the farm is separated by a long row of cedars. One thing is certain – this family takes incredibly meticulous care of their plantations, focusing on quality and striving to work in harmony with nature.

The Joicafe micro-roastery was founded thanks to Joiner’s brother, who inspired him to grow and process speciality coffee. Today, Joiner runs the mill with his wife and four daughters, who are involved in all manner of tasks and strive each year to improve, plant new varieties and refine processes through experimentation and taking risks.

Farmer: Joiner & family

Joiner and his family started this project a few years ago. They began by growing vegetables on a small plot of land, which gave them experience in farming. A few years later, they had the idea of trying to grow coffee in this area, even though it is situated in the Brunca region, which is close to Cerro Chirripó – the highest point in Costa Rica. This area is very cold, and it was believed that coffee would not grow well in such low temperatures. Nevertheless, Joiner and his brothers began planting coffee and, after years of hard work, achieved go…