Writes: Luis Carbajal (@ lroberto92)
The supplier of this great product premium and 100% organic tea has established a recent relationship with Costa Rica to defend the workers who gather grain. That which later serves to obtain an excellent Java Republic Coffee, a group that is also the world's first carbon neutral roaster. Promulgating a production philosophy sustainable financing model and respectful of the environment, its objective now is to recognize the work of the Costa Rican agricultural community that works in the coffee cultivation. Here we tell you more about this initiative.
Café de Java Republic and its strategic alliance
Over time, Java Republic Coffee has supported various initiatives such as a health insurance financing program in Rwanda. Its main mission is to get the best coffee grains in different locations worldwide for more than twenty years. Those in which it has remained as a supplier of instant coffee and natural tea.
La sustainability It is one of its main pillars, without forgetting the philosophy of the brand that offers quality products under the motto: “Coffee with conscience”. It constantly monitors its quality standards and also ensures the safety of the coffee growers. In the case of Rwanda, the population benefited in terms of health. Now, more recently, Costa Rica is the new beneficiary of the company who wants to travel to the grain origin, of that raw material that allows to produce the delicious drink later.
Thus, Java republic has had the wonderful opportunity to establish new working relationships through Dr. Wakefield. This is a coffee merchant with whom the company accesses this beautiful Central American country that also produces one of the best coffees on the planet. The commitment to Costa Ricans maintains the cultivation and ethical practices that are related to the values of the brand of Java Republic coffee. This has been the statement of the strategic alliance by Cafento International:
"Both companies have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with Costa Rican farmers on the ground and understand the daily challenges they face as producers of the highest quality coffee beans in the world."
Coffee regions of Costa Rica and their different cups
The 'ticos' have eight regions dedicated to this bean and each one produces its own coffee. The various micro-climates combined with humidity favor the production of its different varieties. In 1989, the planting of low-quality coffee beans was prohibited whose main objective was to achieve excellence through said law. Java Republic He also has a social conscience with his collaborators and always cares about them, hence he has decided to undertake this new adventure towards Costa Rican lands.
San José, Heredia and Alajuela are the main coffee-growing provinces, whose productive structures are influenced by the agro-exporter model. With great importance of the cultivation and industrialization of coffee. In the first zone, which is the most populated region where the capital is located, coffee plantations began in the Central Valley in the XVIII century. Then they spread to different parts more. In 1820 the first export of coffee was recorded in Panama, it helped to implement the railroad or to bring the theater. These two examples, among many others aimed at improving the lives of the 'Ticos' inhabitants.
The harvest and characteristics of 'Tico' coffee
The periods of harvest are made from November to mid-March. The main characteristics of Costa Rican coffee are the following: high and fine acidity, good body and good aroma with a chocolatey presence in its flavor. The coffee region of Costa Rica it extends from 800 meters to 1600 meters above sea level. However, this may vary, as some coffees are grown between 1000 and 1400 meters. Central America is another of the main coffee exporters worldwide, with countries like this one at the forefront of this economic activity.
Thanks to java republic coffee -with more than twenty years of experience in the sector- through an agreement, the firm will be concerned with maintaining the standards of quality and producer welfare of 'ticos' coffee. Everything is to protect the grain workers at the foot of the field. They are an essential part of the process, it is convenient to treat them as such.
