Costa Rica Grandparents
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Guava, dates, cacao. Citrus acidity and a silky body.

The name of this coffee pays tribute to the grandparents of the family farm, Albaro Abarca Herrera and Leonel Jiménez Abarca, who passed on to future generations the value of hard, honest work. Inspired by their teachings, the family launched their own project.

Located in the renowned coffee-growing region of Tarrazú, the community relies economically and socially on coffee cultivation. This family-run project began more than 21 years ago, and over the past five years it has focused on improving product quality and ensuring that its coffee stands out in the cup. With this goal in mind, Abuelos Café was founded in 2019.

Despite the economic difficulties, the family decided to remain committed to coffee, but in a more direct way: by connecting with end customers, ensuring traceability, and offering superior quality. In the beginning, the coffee was sold as cherries to local processing facilities; however, over time, they opted for a more independent model. That’s how they began operating as a micro-processing facility, processing a small batch from their first harvest.

The journey wasn't easy. Finding customers required patience, training, and perseverance. Thanks to ongoing training, the company managed to sell two micro-lots in its second year and process nearly 30% of the total harvest in its third year.

Abuelos Café is a family-owned business run by Kamila, Emmanuel, Gustavo, Adolfo, and Seilyn. The people directly in charge of the processing facility are 100% women: Seilyn, the mother, and Kamila, the daughter, who lead every stage of the process with commitment and dedication.

The family's goal is to continue growing—both professionally and personally—and to offer consumers coffee that embodies history, hard work, and purpose. Every cup creates a ripple effect that positively impacts the lives of those who produce it, their families, and their community.