La Candelilla was the first independent mill created in Costa Rica in the 2000’s. They used to deliver their cherries to the huge neighbour Coope Tarrazu mill but decided in 1998 to add value to their product taking control of the process.

The farms and mill are run by siblings covering 70ha of planted coffee in total.

The pulp from wet mill is piled in one parcel before being used as organic fertilizer. 9 to 10 pickers help the family during the season to harvest Caturra, Red and Yellow Catuai, Typica, Geisha and SL28.

The new, fourth generation is already working along with their parents, innovating and growing the business. It has been informally agreed that one son or daughter per household will take over the farm when the parents retire. It also seems that more young people are coming back to the region after finishing their studies in the capital which is a great asset for the coffee industry.

La Candelilla

Our characterful speciality coffee is ethically sourced from sustainable, eco-conscious growers in Africa and Central/South America. Sales of our coffee help support the creative community through our Art + Industry Programme.

We love good coffee. Buying direct from farmers all around the world, our coffee is some of the finest and freshly roasted in the UK, produced from our micro-roastery in the Shropshire Hills. Our scope is simple. Source the best coffee from small holds around the world, sample and develop the roast in response to the unique flavours and aromas.

La Candelilla

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La Candelilla