Rivense Full Honey

In January of 2023 we visited the Ureña family for the first time. This was the start of a truly wonderful friendship. At this point, we feel like seasoned friends. On our most recent visit, we stayed close to the family home and had our meals with the Ureña family. We were able to tour their farms (Chirripó and Reniser), see how they process the coffees, and cup those same coffees. It was a beautifully immersive experience! Regulo, his wife Isabella, and their 5 children are a lively bunch! The three eldest sons help run the coffee farms and process the coffee alongside Regulo. About 10 years ago, Regulo had a major shift in his approach to coffee farming. Previously, he had farmed his coffee in a traditional way: harvesting cherries and selling them to a mill to be processed and then exported. His sons who had been educated at university saw a potential to change the way the family business was run. The change was all encompassing. Regulo gained an exportation license. The family built a wet and dry mill. Experimentation and innovation became the standard. With these major shifts, the Ureñas gained total control over the entire process from seed to exportation.  After their experimental coffees were entered into well known competitions, the Ureñas gained notoriety on a global stage. One of the innovations that most sets the Ureña’s coffee apart is the focus on experimental processes. Honey, natural, and experimental fermentation is the name of the game. The traditional washed process is not even a part of their practice. These processes in combination with the cultivation of rare and highly sought after varieties make their coffees truly next level. In the Cup: Vibrant, Key Lime, Orange, Cherry, Almond, Creamy Body   Unsure what Grind to choose? Here's how to decide.  **All local pick up orders will remain available for 30 days.  After 30 days they will be donated to a local charity due to storage space.**