SHB EP Tarrazu La Pastora Grainpro

Nestled in the mountainous Tarrazú region of Costa Rica, La Pastora is one of the signature regional blends produced by CoopeTarrazú, a cooperative representing more than 4,000 smallholder farmers. Located within the Los Santos growing region, Tarrazú is renowned for its high elevations, fertile soils, and cool mountain climate, making it one of Costa Rica's most celebrated coffee-producing areas. Grown at elevations between 1,500 and 1,800 meters above sea level, La Pastora benefits from cooler temperatures that allow coffee cherries to mature slowly, developing dense beans with concentrated sweetness and complex flavor characteristics. The coffee is classified as Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) and undergoes fully washed processing, contributing to the clean, balanced cup profile traditionally associated with the region. Founded in 1960 by 228 coffee growers seeking better market access and shared resources, CoopeTarrazú has grown into the largest cooperative in the Tarrazú region. In 2006, the cooperative introduced its Coffee Culture Quality of Life Sustainability Plan, focusing on environmental stewardship, farmer education, and long-term agricultural productivity. Through initiatives such as free soil analysis, organic fertilizer programs, agronomic training, and research into disease-resistant varieties, CoopeTarrazú continues to support its members while preserving the region's coffee-growing heritage. Coffee remains central to Tarrazú's economy and cultural identity, supporting thousands of farming families and seasonal workers each harvest. La Pastora reflects this longstanding tradition, bringing together coffees from smallholder producers to showcase the quality and distinctive characteristics of Costa Rica's highland coffee production.