THE DEVIL LOOKS AFTER HIS OWN - Costa Rica

by Dark Arts

Costa Rica, Tarrrazu Varietal: Catuai, CaturraProcess: WashedAltitude:  1250 masl Yellow Plum, Apple, Roasted Almonds Coope Dota, a cooperative founded in 1960 in Costa Rica’s Tarrazú region, brings together nearly 1,100 small coffee growers and has become a global leader in sustainable coffee production as the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. By investing in infrastructure like community and micro-mills, an experimental farm, and their own roastery, the coop helps farmers improve quality and access better markets while reinvesting profits into the community. Their innovative use of by-products, such as compost and coffee parchment for fuel, reduces waste and emissions, while yearly sustainability projects strengthen their environmental impact. This model not only raises incomes and opportunities for local producers but also fosters a stronger, more resilient community built around shared responsibility and environmental stewardship.